The ISSCR’s Open Access Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journal
Stem Cell Reports is an open access forum communicating basic discoveries in stem cell research, in addition to translational and clinical studies. Stem Cell Reports focuses on manuscripts that report original research with conceptual or practical advances that are of broad interest to stem cell biologists and clinicians.
"Stem Cell Reports serves as a vital platform for scientists, clinicians, and industry professionals to disseminate their findings on stem cell research, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapies. Its values reflect those of its host society, ISSCR: trustworthy and rigorous science as judged by scientific editors and reviewers who respect the standards laid down by ISSCR." — Janet Rossant, Editor-in-Chief
New On-Demand Continuing Education Course on Stem Cell Medicine
Developed by the ISSCR Education Committee and jointly provided with Harvard Medical School, this open access course is designed for clinicians, medical students, and health care professionals. The curriculum is structured into seven expert-led video modules providing an overview of the field, from basic stem cell biology and clinical trials to ethical considerations surrounding unproven stem cell interventions and effective patient communication. Available in six languages and accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) contact hours.
Current Initiatives
Patient and Public Education
Adding to ISSCR’s public resources, AboutStemCells.org, provides patients, families, and the public with trusted information about research and potential therapies... learn more
Standards Initiative
International standards and best practices that set researchers up for success, ensure rigor in preclinical research, and strengthen the pipeline of therapies for patients… learn more
Syllabus and Learning Guide
Curriculum to examine the basics of stem cell biology, key concepts of pluripotency, specification, differentiation, and the latest research technologies… learn more
Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Advocating for stem cell funding, promoting integrity and ethics in research, preventing the marketing of unproven treatments, and facilitating informed regulatory decision making … learn more
“It’s unlikely that one person or one lab will solve a problem as big as degenerative diseases... It takes a community of people in an area to solve a big problem.”
— Doug Melton, PhD | ISSCR Founding Member and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Distinguished Fellow