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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Ephemeris for May 16, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Taurus 1 | 26 Taurus 4 | 5 Leo 45 |
| Moon | 24 Virgo 17 | 10 Capricorn 50 | 19 Gemini 16 |
| Mercury | 0 Taurus 53 | 11 Taurus 4 | 2 Virgo 30 |
| Venus | 6 Cancer 24 | 11 Aries 13 | 14 Virgo 38 |
| Mars | 26 Taurus 29 | 13 Leo 9 | 17 Cancer 8 |
| Jupiter | 5 Aries 11 | 24 Gemini 38 | 13 Aries 57 |
| Saturn | 26 Virgo 14 | 29 Pisces 13 | 29 Virgo 2 |
| Uranus | 7 Cancer 6 | 27 Taurus 14 | 11 Cancer 20 |
| Neptune | 17 Libra 12 | 1 Aries 32 | 17 Libra 0 |
| Pluto | 17 Leo 28 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 19 Leo 3 |
| Rahu | 15 Pisces 35 | 24 Pisces 18 | 11 Pisces 40 |
| Ketu | 15 Virgo 35 | 24 Virgo 18 | 11 Virgo 40 |
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