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Signals accepts guest blog posts on topics relevant to stem cells and regenerative medicine, as well as submissions for its Right Turn Friday feature. The opinions, accuracy, completeness and validity of any statements made in guest posts are the responsibility of the author only and not the editor of Signals or CCRM, publisher of Signals. The copyright of this content belongs to the author and any liability with regards to infringement of intellectual property rights remains with the author. To reach the publisher, email info(at)CCRM.ca
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Right Turn: Don’t go breaking my heart (epigenetics could if it tried)
. By Camila Londono Camila Londono is currently an intern at CCRM, taking a break from working on her PhD at the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Dr. Alison McGuigan. Her research focuses on understanding what governs the coordination of motion in groups of cells. […]
What drives research in the field of biomaterials?
. By Hamideh Emrani It always feels amazing to find a solution to a problem or challenge. I think this huge sense of accomplishment is what drives many people in the research community. During my academic career, I have come across some remarkable scientists and researchers who thrive on problem solving. I find it intriguing […]
Hot off the press: DNA-based bioprinting of tissues
. By S. Amanda Ali, PhD What do biomaterials mean to you? For this orthopaedic scientist, the first thing that comes to mind is the total joint replacement: artificial knees, hips and shoulders made from a variety of materials to reproduce joint function and suit each patient. Introduced in the 1960s to the field of […]
Biomaterials 101– A fate-twister
By guest blogger Jane Cheung With contributions from Casandra Gardner, PhD and Joanna Fromstein P.Eng (Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine) “Fate has brought us here.” “This is my destiny.” We often read or hear these phrases in books or movies. Often times, as the plot goes on, the main characters will utter, “We […]
OMICS Workshop: An introduction into systemic tools for diverse cell populations
Guest post by Anastassia Voronova Sequencing platforms and techniques are undergoing a revolutionary and transformational progress. As a stem cell researcher, I value the opportunity for continued professional education to maintain a grip on the latest technologies. In late February, I had such an opportunity, and participated in the Stem Cell Network’s first -OMICS Workshop focused on […]
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