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Signals Blog presents insiders’ perspectives on the world of regenerative medicine and stem cell research, written by scientists and professionals in the field. It is a partnership between two of Canada’s Networks of Centres of Excellence, the Stem Cell Network and the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine.
Stem Cell Network
In pursuit of Canadian excellence and global leadership in applied stem cell research, the Stem Cell Network supports multidisciplinary projects that translate research discoveries into new and better medical treatments.
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Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
CCRM supports the development of technologies that accelerate the commercialization of stem cell- and biomaterials-based technologies and therapies. A network of academics, industry and entrepreneurs, CCRM translates scientific discoveries into marketable products for patients.
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The 140 character stem cell definition challenge
Who was it that said “there are no original ideas”? The same person, perhaps, that said “great minds think alike”? Last week, we initiated a stem cell definition challenge via Twitter, asking followers to send their answers in 140 characters or less. While I didn’t think this was a truly original idea, had I done…Read more