Alan Mackay-Sim was an influential Australian biomedical scientist known for his work in adult stem cell research. He gained recognition as the 2017 Australian of the Year. His research primarily focused on olfactory ensheathing cells, vital for the sense of smell, and his pioneering studies in stem cells have significantly advanced therapies for spinal cord injuries. Notably, his work contributed to the restoration of mobility in Darek Fidyka, a Polish man who had suffered paralysis. Mackay-Sim's contributions have had a lasting impact on medical science and regenerative medicine.
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Meaning of the name - Alan
handsome, cheerful
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Alan Mackay-Sim belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Wahroonga
Cause of Death: multiple myeloma
Educated At: North Sydney Boys High School | University of Wyoming | Macquarie University | University of Pennsylvania
Occupation: biomedical scientist | university teacher
Employers: Griffith University | University of Sydney | University of Wyoming | University of Adelaide | University of Pennsylvania
Awards Received: Queensland Australian of the Year award | Australian of the Year | Member of the Order of Australia
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 1 | 26 Taurus 18 | 4 Leo 48 |
| Moon | 24 Virgo 17 | 9 Virgo 40 | 7 Gemini 25 |
| Mercury | 0 Taurus 53 | 1 Taurus 15 | 1 Virgo 18 |
| Venus | 6 Cancer 24 | 21 Taurus 13 | 14 Virgo 9 |
| Mars | 26 Taurus 29 | 12 Aries 19 | 16 Cancer 29 |
| Jupiter | 5 Aries 11 | 27 Taurus 48 | 13 Aries 56 |
| Saturn | 26 Virgo 14 | 17 Pisces 48 | 28 Virgo 57 |
| Uranus | 7 Cancer 6 | 23 Taurus 19 | 11 Cancer 17 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 12 | 29 Pisces 21 | 16 Libra 59 |
| Pluto | 17 Leo 28 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 19 Leo 1 |
| Rahu | 15 Pisces 35 | 13 Aries 38 | 11 Pisces 43 |
| Ketu | 15 Virgo 35 | 13 Libra 38 | 11 Virgo 43 |
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