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Active Support for Stem Cell Research Around the World
Scientific progress requires that legislators and regulators around the world recognize and appreciate the value of research and actively support pro-science policies. The ISSCR, through its policy program, champions the advancement of stem cell research and its translation to medicine.Full story -
ISSCR Applauds Australia’s Move to Regulate Autologous Human Cell and Tissue Products
The ISSCR appreciates the new framework proposed by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the regulation of human cell and tissue products that use a person’s own cells (‘autologous use’).Full story -
ISSCR Advocates for Stem Cells and Basic Research in Europe
ISSCR members and staff met 12 April with the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy to advocate for investments in basic research in the European Union’s 9th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.Full story -
ISSCR Advocates for Science Investment in Letter to European Commission
In a letter to the European Commission today, the ISSCR encourages the EU to spur innovation by supporting basic research and programs that foster cooperation among fundamental research endeavors across Europe.Full story -
'Right to Try' Legislation in U.S. House of Representatives is Narrowly Defeated; ISSCR Opposed
The legislation would have put patients at risk, slowed the development of effective stem cell therapies, and blocked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from access to crucial data about the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments.Full story -
ISSCR Announces New Policy Director, Eric Anthony
The ISSCR has named Eric Anthony to be its new Director of Policy. Anthony served more than eight years as staff in the U.S. Congress, most recently as legislative director for Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut. He will join the Society in early January 2018.Full story -
ISSCR Applauds the FDA Announcement of New Guidelines for Cellular Therapies and Cell-based Tissue Products
The ISSCR commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for reaffirming its regulatory authority over stem cell biologics and clarifying the criteria that determine which cell-based products fall under its oversight. These guidance documents will provide greater transparency for patients, medical professionals, and law enforcement authorities, about the legal status of stem cell treatments in the U.S.Full story -
ISSCR Applauds California Bill to Assist Stem Cell Patients
A measure signed into law 3 October in the state of California, U.S., requires clinics to inform patients if they are using stem cell interventions that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ISSCR president Hans Clevers expresses support for the measure.Full story -
ISSCR Opposes U.S. Restrictions on Fetal Tissue, Embryonic Stem Cell Research
The ISSCR joined with more than 60 medical, patient, and academic groups in writing a letter to the U.S. Senate to oppose prohibitions or restrictions that would further impede the use of federal funding for fetal tissue or embryonic stem cell research.Full story -
ISSCR Responds to FDA Announcement of Enforcement Direction for Stem Cell Treatments
The ISSCR commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its policy direction and enforcement efforts, to provide “bright lines and appropriate oversight” for regulating stem cell treatments and regenerative medicine.Full story -
Letter to Texas House of Representatives, U.S., Opposing Legislation It Says Would Put Patients at Risk
The ISSCR wrote to members of the Texas House of Representatives, U.S., to oppose House Bill 661, House Bill 810, and House Bill 3236, which would allow investigational agents to be sold to patients without first providing rigorous evidence of safety and efficacy. The ISSCR believes the legislation would put patients at serious risk of harm from unproven treatments.Full story -
ISSCR Expresses Concern over FY2018 Budget Proposal in U.S.
The FY2018 Discretionary Budget Plan put forward by the U.S. Administration includes dramatic cuts in funding for science and research programs that would threaten biomedical research and its translation into new therapies for millions of people worldwide.Full story -
Board Letter to Stem Cell Community Regarding Travel to ISSCR 2017
The ISSCR Board writes a letter to the stem cell community regarding travel to the ISSCR 2017 meeting, 14-17 June.Full story -
The ISSCR Opposes U.S. Administration Executive Order on Immigration
The ISSCR issued a statement opposing a U.S. executive order on immigration.Full story -
Human Fetal Tissue: A Critical Resource for Biomedical Research
Fetal tissue research has made major contributions to our understanding of biology and the development of new medical technologies, including vaccines for many diseases that have saved millions of lives. The ISSCR is providing a portfolio of examples showing how the use of fetal tissue has led to therapies that have saved lives as well as ways in which fetal tissue research continues to be necessary for medical advances.Full story