Global Workforce Development in Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine
The ISSCR and Canada’s Stem Cell Network (SCN) are partnering on a global initiative to provide perspectives on workforce development in stem cells and regenerative medicine. As part of this initiative, the ISSCR and SCN have assembled an international working group of early career scientists and senior trainees in stem cell research and regenerative medicine who will convene over the next year. Through this joint effort, the ISSCR and SCN aim to build a global dialogue on how the field can better prepare, support, and sustain the next generation of stem cell scientists across diverse career paths and regions.
The Working Group will highlight early career and trainee perspectives on their career paths and prospects across the globe, analyze current challenges and opportunities for trainee career development, and pinpoint key skills gaps and areas for future trainee development. Efforts will culminate in a report summarizing the group’s findings and providing action-oriented recommendations for the field.
Project Timeline and Opportunities to Engage with the Working Group
Spring 2026: The working group will release a public survey to gather a broad range of perspectives on global workforce development issues. Check back on this page for details at a later date.
July 2026: ISSCR Annual Meeting 8-11 July: The working group’s efforts will be included in the program for ISSCR annual meeting 2026.
November 2026: SCN Till & McCulloch Meetings 9-11 November: The working group's effort will be included in the program for SCN’s TMM 2026 in Vancouver.
Fall and Winter 2026: The working group will finalize and publicly release a final report with action-oriented recommendations for the field.