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New Podcast Episode. Evaluating the Expanding Models of Brain Disease
In this episode of The Stem Cell Report, our guests review the use of models of neurodevelopment to understand neuropsychiatric diseases, focusing on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, Down syndrome, and schizophrenia and provide critical appraisal of the impact of human-rodent xenografting approaches for advancing our understanding of those diseases and brain development.
Member Spotlight: Filipe Pereira, PhD
I am motivated by generating knowledge and unique contributions to science. The most rewarding part of the process are the rare Eureka moments, whether they are ideas born out of the constant intellectual challenge or initial experimental findings validating our working hypothesis.
The ISSCR Responds to FDA’s Draft Guidance on Safety Testing of Human Allogeneic Cells Expanded for Use in Cell-Based Medical Products
On 29 July 2024, the ISSCR submitted comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s draft guidance for Safety Testing of Human Allogeneic Cells Expanded for Use in Cell-Based Medical Products. ISSCR supports FDA’s desire to share their recommendations for determining the appropriate cell safety testing and offers comments to complement FDA's initiative. Specifically, ISSCR requests clarification on genomic testing requirements and proposes adjustments to the guidance on sequencing depth and cytogenetic testing. Additionally, ISSCR recommends using both sequencing and cytogenetic testing to ensure comprehensive safety assessments.
ISSCR Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation Document Now Available in Korean
The ISSCR is pleased to announce the availability of the Korean language version of the Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation.
Valentina Greco Takes on New Position as President of the ISSCR
The ISSCR is thrilled to announce Valentina Greco, Yale School of Medicine, Genetics Department & Yale Stem Cell Center USA, as its President. Her term began at the ISSCR 2024 Annual Meeting held in Hamburg, Germany that concluded on Saturday, 13 July 2024.
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