Biography :
Dr. John M. Baust, Ph.D., is a pioneer in cryomedicine. His research on the molecular mechanisms of cell death and low temperature stress has been instrumental in advancing the field of cryoablation. Baust’s efforts have resulted in the identification of a significant molecular stress response component to freezing injury which is responsible for the differential sensitivity of various cancers to freezing. He has developed numerous cryoablation devices for the treatment of cancer as well as for improved cell cryopreservation. Dr. Baust has founded 4 companies; >100 publications; >75 patents; serves on several editorial boards and is President-Elect of the Society for Cryobiology.