Willy Lensch

M. William Lensch, PhD, is an Instructor in Pediatrics at the Harvard Medical School, Affiliated Faculty of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, and a Staff Scientist in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Children's Hospital Boston. Lensch's research revolves around the use of human embryonic stem cells as platforms for discovery in blood cell development and congenital diseases of the blood. Beyond his scientific studies, Lensch is involved in a variety of public policy and educational activities relating to the conduct of scientific investigation.

Recent posts and comments

• Commenting on: Tips from a Biotech Pioneer: Leroy Hood Reflects on His Career, and Offers Some Advice

  Willy said: Agreed, period. Well said! I want to read the remainder of the article (and will). So, what’s my beef? My... Read more »

• Commenting on: Xconomy Launches in Seattle

  Willy said: Xconomy’s savvy and nose for news combined with the view from the top of the Space Needle should make you... Read more »

• Commenting on: Folkman Leaves Behind an Inspiring Legacy of Science, Learning, and Startups

  Willy said: Judah Folkman was such a great guy. All of his scientific and medical accolades and honors aside, he was a... Read more »

• Commenting on: Hawk vs. Pigeon: Impromptu Lunch in Kendall Square Gives Two Lotus Legends Pause

  Willy said: Massachusetts aerospace giant Hawk (NYSE: HWK) eviscerates lesser rival Pigeon (NYSE: PYG) in hostile takeover. Hawk soars after liquidating key... Read more »

• Can Massachusetts Win the Life Sciences World Series?

  A little while ago, I had the honor of traveling to Beacon Hill, where I testified before the joint committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. The matter at hand... Read more »

• Commenting on: The Integration of Engineering and Cancer Biology

  Willy said: When I think of what has kept us from encountering greater success in the understanding and management of cancers, I... Read more »

• Commenting on: Local Boys Make Good: Two Xconomists Win the Day, One Literally

  Willy said: Hey Jim… want to swap?... Read more »

• Commenting on: The President’s Would-Be Pen Pal: Nobel Laureate Craig Mello

  Willy said: I admire Prof. Mello for writing both of his letters though I fear that the one sent to a non-local... Read more »

• Commenting on: Xconomy Completes Series A Financing—Founders Swear Staff Will Be Paid

  Willy said: “This is bugging the __ out of me,”? Zacks would NEVER say such a thing. You’ve got to be __ing... Read more »

• The Deval is in the Details

  On Thursday, Governor Patrick handed his Beacon Hill colleagues the long awaited Life Sciences Initiative Bill (about which I have previously written on Xconomy.com). I am eager to see the... Read more »

• Commenting on: Learning from Esther Dyson’s Genome

  Willy said: There are so many things to talk about with this that it is difficult to know where to begin, so... Read more »

• Deval Patrick Needs You…

  I attended a small meeting of the minds yesterday at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square. Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick invited potential stakeholders to suggest what his proposed $1 billion Life... Read more »

• Commenting on: Mixed Feelings on State Funding for Stem Cells

  Willy said: I found the Nixon/Peabody meeting to be very interesting. V/C has been circling stem cells for a while and it... Read more »