The event will take place 23-25 September 2026 in Seattle, USA

For the first time, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), the Society for Developmental Biology (SDB), and the Allen Institute are collaborating to present a three-day scientific symposium led by early-career scientists. The Stem Cell & Developmental Biology Early Career Symposium is designed to nurture the next generation of researchers and provide a platform for professional growth while fostering collaboration at the intersection of developmental biology and stem cell science.

International Symposium Chaired by Nobel Laureate Shinya Yamanaka to be Held in October 2026

World-renowned stem cell scientists will gather in Kyoto, Japan for the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) International Symposium, 20 Years of iPSC Discovery: A Celebration and Vision for the Future. Professor Shinya Yamanaka, who earned the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his breakthrough iPSC discovery, is leading the scientific program for the historic event.

Abstracts and registration are open for the ISSCR 2023 Annual Meeting, the most comprehensive gathering of scientists in stem cell research and regenerative medicine in the world. Taking place 14-17 June 2023 in Boston, USA, a global powerhouse for biomedical innovation, this hallmark event, co-sponsored by BlueRock Therapeutics, offers attendees opportunities for scientific exchange and relationship building for an unparalleled experience that showcases the year’s most compelling stem cell research and clinical breakthroughs.