“Show Me the Stem Cells”: Leigh Steinberg and Prof. Mike Chan Unite to Tackle Sports Brain Injuries

July 11, 2025
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Global media spotlight shines on new alliance offering real hope for concussion recovery and athlete longevity.

LOS ANGELES, United States, July 11, 2025 — A high-profile meeting between two influential figures—renowned regenerative medicine expert Prof. Dr. Mike Chan and legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg—is making waves across the sports and wellness industries, following widespread media coverage in Associated Press, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, GlobeNewswire, TradingView and many more.

Steinberg, famously known as the inspiration behind the Jerry Maguire character portrayed by Tom Cruise, recently underwent a precision-targeted stem cell therapy treatment administered by Prof. Chan, co-founder of the European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG).

Describing the experience as transformative, Steinberg posted on social media, “Last night was a revelation. My sciatica eased by this morning. I posted on social media and was flooded with inquiries about your services. I am now the president of the Dr. Chan Fan Club International.”

The meeting between the two figures marks a potential breakthrough for the sports world, particularly in the long-standing battle against concussion-related injuries and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in the NFL and other contact sports.

“The particular difficulty with athletes is being in a culture of denial about their physical situation,” said Steinberg. “So I had a crisis of conscience. Back in the 1980s, I was representing half the starting quarterbacks in the NFL, and they kept getting hit in the head. After that, there was an exponentially higher rate of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, premature senility, CTE, and depression.”

Prof. Chan, who has dedicated over four decades to cellular therapy and brain regeneration, has developed organ-and brain-specific precursor stem cell protocols aimed at targeting the root causes of neurodegeneration and traumatic brain injury.

“This is not guesswork,” said Prof. Chan. “We use neural precursor stem cells individually prescribed to regenerate damaged tissues, restore impulse conductivity, and bypass the blood-brain barrier through advanced delivery systems. Precision is key.”

The partnership dovetails with the Leigh Steinberg Foundation’s mission to raise awareness and funding for TBI research, particularly in underserved communities.

“We recently set up a concussion foundation which has its purpose, raising money for new research and awareness,” Steinberg noted. “We also try to provide treatment for underserved communities that don’t necessarily have a way to deal with brain health.”

For Steinberg, the future of medicine is clear: “Anyone in my age group who’s trying to extend life and quality of life, I think these stem cells are an integral part of health and wellness. I’m hopeful of taking some of these treatments into the world of professional and collegiate sports. If you can validate something in the athletic context, then it leads to wider acceptance in the medical community.”

He added, “That’s where Prof. Mike Chan is so far ahead of many people in his field, because he’s spent years studying, years treating. You know that if you’re being treated by the person who wrote the book, that probably augurs well for success.”

While the meeting was rooted in personal treatment, its implications are far-reaching. Steinberg and Prof. Chan are reportedly exploring opportunities to bring these regenerative protocols into pilot programs and collaborative research, aiming to shift how concussions and sports-related brain injuries are treated globally.

“This could redefine how we treat the silent injuries of the game,” said Prof. Chan. “Regenerative medicine, particularly targeted stem cell therapy, offers a real path forward for athlete recovery, beyond just pain management.”

As the world of elite sports grapples with the long-term impact of repeated head trauma, this alliance is poised to spark a new era in athlete care and wellness innovation—where science meets advocacy, and where hope meets action.