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Updates on MS, stroke, spinal cord injury and more
New research in the area of regenerative medicine is coming out regularly. Here are some recent examples: Researchers in Toronto and Saskatchewan are looking at cells found in human skin, inside the nose and in the spinal cord as autologous sources of myelinating cells to treat multiple sclerosis. A UK company called ReNeuron is starting […]
ISSCR 2009: outside the plenary hall
Cel-lules mare – The night before ISSCR’s 7th Annual Meeting officially began, a public symposium was held at CosmoCaixa Barcelona in the north end of the city. The event was open to everyone attending ISSCR as well as curious members of the Spanish public. The evening started with ESTOOLS’ “Smile of a Stem Cell” photo […]
New Impact Research Program announces first call for applications
Starting today, SCN is launching the Impact ResearchProgram, a new initiative to fund stem cell research projects that pursuequestions with high potential for impact in the areas of clinical translation,commercialization or public policy. Selection of the grants is based on the recommendations ofthe SCN Research Management Committee, and can be up to $75,000 per project forone […]
Strategic Research RFA: Public policy, ethics and/or social issues focus
The Stem Cell Network is pleased to announce a Strategic Research funding opportunity for Public Policy and ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Issues) research in the stem cell field. Deadline for application is August 27, 2009 for funding to begin on October 1, 2009. Please note that this competition is open to all Canadian researchers […]
SCN launches new website
The Network’s new website is now online! Launched as part of a rebranding effort, the SCN website is the primary source of information for members, stakeholders and all those with an interest in stem cell research. The new site now includes an expanded section for the public, including new information on stem cells and disease […]
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