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The ISSCR Recognizes Five Outstanding Scientists with Poster Awards at International Symposium Celebrating 20 Years of iPSC Research
Honorees from the Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States recognized for their research contributions at landmark scientific gathering in Kyoto
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is pleased to announce five Poster Award recipients from its international symposium, Celebrating 20 Years of iPSC Research: Advances and Future Perspectives, held 20-22 October 2026 in Kyoto, Japan.
The symposium brought together scientists from around the world to celebrate two decades of progress since the groundbreaking discovery of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells by Shinya Yamanaka, M.D., Ph.D., and to explore the next generation of scientific advances and clinical applications.
Stem Cell Reports Named Official Meeting Journal of ASSCR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
Stem Cell Reports, the official journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), has been named the Official Meeting Journal of the Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place 9-11 November 2026 at The Glasshouse in Melbourne, Australia.
Under the theme “Brewing Innovation,” ASSCR 2026 will bring together researchers and leaders in stem cell science and regenerative medicine to share new discoveries, explore emerging technologies, and foster scientific collaboration across the Australasian research community and beyond.
The ISSCR Opens 2027 Membership, Introduces $1 Student Membership for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Join now and receive immediate access to ISSCR member benefits through the end of 2027
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has opened membership for 2027, with a major new initiative designed to expand access to the global stem cell community. Student membership is now just $1 USD for students studying in low- and middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank.
The new membership rate reflects the ISSCR’s commitment to supporting the future of stem cell science by making it easier for students around the world to connect with the research, people, and opportunities that can help shape their scientific careers. Through the ISSCR, students can learn from leaders across the field, showcase their own research, build relationships with scientists from around the world, and become part of the global community as they continue their education and pursue careers in stem cell science and regenerative medicine.
Individuals who join or renew now for 2027 begin enjoying the benefits immediately, providing access for the remainder of 2026 and throughout 2027.
The ISSCR and The Stem Cell Podcast Launch Early Career Research Series to Spotlight Emerging Leaders in Stem Cell Science
First episode features Drs. Yifei Miao and Anca Pașca discussing advances in tissue engineering and brain organoid research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) and The Stem Cell Podcast have launched a new Early Career Research Series designed to showcase the next generation of scientists advancing stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
Created in partnership with the ISSCR Early Career Advisory Committee, the series provides a platform for outstanding early career investigators to share their latest discoveries, discuss the questions driving their research, and highlight the innovative approaches shaping the future of the field. By amplifying emerging scientific voices, the collaboration aims to increase visibility for rising investigators while making cutting-edge stem cell research accessible to the global scientific community.
The ISSCR Recognizes Outstanding Poster Award Winners at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting in Montreal
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has recognized five outstanding scientists with Poster Awards at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting, honoring innovative research spanning developmental biology, disease modeling, regenerative medicine, and functional genomics.
Selected from more than 1,300 scientific posters presented during the meeting, the awards recognize exceptional research and scientific communication. Winning posters were evaluated by senior stem cell scientists attending the meeting, underscoring the rigor and peer recognition behind the awards.
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