The Lorry I. Lokey Stem Cell Research Building We’re in the middle of a big week for CIRM-funded research facilities. UCLA opened the doors to their new CIRM-funded stem cell research space Monday (here's a video about that building) and today Stanford cuts the ribbon on the largest of the CIRM buildings — a gleaming … Continue reading More stem cell research space = jobs and therapies
Month: October 2010
Victoria-California stem cell collaboration tames the immune system
The Victoria, Australia, innovation Minister Gavin Jennings is talking up a Victoria-California research team working to develop a therapy for autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis.“The project highlights the value of collaboration between world-leading centres like Victoria and California in biotechnology and stem cell research. It is yet another demonstration of … Continue reading Victoria-California stem cell collaboration tames the immune system
The CIRMy’s: Top awards to stem cell videos
On January 16, 2009 CIRM began our glamorous TV career, launching the YouTube channel CIRMTV. Despite our fabulous onscreen talent the Emmys have yet to call (though they are welcome to comment below...). Still, we’re pretty pleased with the channel’s success. Today we reached 100,000 views to our videos, which include some educational pieces about … Continue reading The CIRMy’s: Top awards to stem cell videos
Knocking out leukemia stem cells
A good report about bone marrow transplantation in progress comes from the National Hockey League, of all places. Mandi Schwartz, a Yale women’s hockey player, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and is being treated at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. In the name of full disclosure, that’s the center that cured my mother’s lymphoma, … Continue reading Knocking out leukemia stem cells
Basic research and the search for cures
Two interesting reports today discuss the relationship between basic research and the kind of translational research that is the most visible sign of progress toward cures. In his blog, the director of the bay area biotech collaborative QB3 Regis Kelly writes about public speakers at the Translational Medicine Alliance speaking out against basic research. He … Continue reading Basic research and the search for cures
Stem cell videos make the grade
One amazing aspect of living in the era of social media is the incredible way information spreads. A butterfly batting its little orange wings in a monarch grove in Santa Cruz could influence a tweet of a blogger heard ‘round the world.Or, in CIRM’s case, a few videos playing on YouTube could be used by … Continue reading Stem cell videos make the grade
Growing space for California stem cell research
On left and right, Berkeley Stem Cell Center co-directors David Schaffer and Randy Shekman, and center, Mary West, manager of the new lab. (Photo by Jan Ambrosini)Berkeley is the most recent institution to open new stem cell space funded by CIRM. Their CIRM-funded stem cell facility, which had its opening Oct. 5, is also a … Continue reading Growing space for California stem cell research
Best. Analogy. Ever: Why we need all types of stem cells
Today CIRM began a three-day external review of its activities. It began with a public session which included what might be the best analogy ever for why we need to continue working with all types of stem cells: adult, cancer, iPS and embryonic.Rodney Paul, who has type 1 diabetes, showed up to discuss his hopes … Continue reading Best. Analogy. Ever: Why we need all types of stem cells
Geron trial — baby steps toward a cure
Today Geron announced that the first patient had been treated in their groundbreaking trial based on human embryonic stem cells. At first blush: Woo hoo!! This is the first test of technology that holds hope for millions of people living with spinal cord injury and other diseases.But it’s important to remember that this first trial … Continue reading Geron trial — baby steps toward a cure
Patient advocates vital to stem cell research progress
Nature Medicine carried a piece Friday by CIRM governing board member Jeff Sheehy, writing about the importance of having a patient advocate voice in biomedical research. Sheehy, who is living with HIV, is a long-time advocate for HIV/AIDS research. He has been on the CIRM board since the beginning in November 2004, and is a … Continue reading Patient advocates vital to stem cell research progress
The Stem Cellar 