The ISSCR, the world’s largest professional organization of stem cell scientists, today released newly updated guidelines for stem cell research and the development of new clinical therapies. Guidance addresses key scientific, ethical, social, and policy challenges raised by new technologies and emerging areas of stem cell discovery and application.

At Georgia Tech, Aaron studies the effects of ethical controversy on biomedical research and healthcare. Read how his work has touched on many issues relevant to stem cell science, and why he traded pipetting and electron microscopy protocols for public policy.

The ISSCR announces an RFP for co-sponsorship of the 2021 annual meeting

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is the world’s leading professional organization of stem cell scientists, representing more than 4,000 members in 45 U.S. states and 65 countries around the world. The ISSCR is opposed to recent efforts to inappropriately limit or prohibit biomedical research using fetal tissue. These proposals, if enacted, would obstruct critical biomedical research and inhibit efforts to improve human health. If enacted in the past, such limits would have delayed or prevented the development of therapies that have saved millions of lives.

Growing up, former gymnast and current University of Southern California PhD Candidate Kimberley Nicole Babos, BS always wanted to be a medical doctor, not a scientist doctor (an important distinction for a 12 year old). Find out how identifying roadblocks to efficient induced motor neuron production became the unlikely crux of her PhD thesis in this month’s Member Spotlight.

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is excited to announce the society’s 2016 award recipients, who will be formally recognized at its annual meeting, taking place 22-25 June, 2016 in San Francisco, California, U.S.

The ISSCR recognizes with sadness the death of Drew Lyall, the inaugural director of the Stem Cell Network and its leader for 12 years

ISSCR pursued a number of initiatives to engage the public and policy-makers in 2015, and hosted a successful annual meeting in Stockholm. Read about ISSCR activities, and plans to expand programs in 2016.

The ISSCR, together with the stem cell research community, recognizes with sadness the recent death of our colleague, Dr. John D. McNeish.

The ISSCR Remembers Dr. John McNeish, a leader in stem cell research and regenerative medicine, and a long-time ISSCR member.

The ISSCR is announcing that Melbourne, Australia has been chosen as the location of its 2018 annual meeting.

The ISSCR Remembers Dr. Paolo Bianco, a Pathologist and Professor of Pathology at the Sapienza University of Roma, Rome, Italy. Dr. Bianco was a leader in the field of skeletal stem cell biology.

The ISSCR, together with the stem cell research community, recognizes with sadness the death of colleague, Dr. Paolo Bianco.

In his lab, Dr. Aznar-Benitah and his team aim at identifying and characterizing the mechanisms underlying the function of adult stem cells such as understanding how adult stem cells are spatiotemporally regulated, how they communicate with their local and systemic environment, and importantly, how stem cell malfunction contributes to ageing and cancer. But that’s just by day. Find out what artistic pursuits keep him busy and what really appeals to him about Barcelona beyond the many cultural attractions in this month’s Member Spotlight.

As the director of policy, Kevin will be responsible for directing, planning and executing the society’s policy initiatives.