We released an independently produced economic impact study this week that showed the agency has delivered significant benefit to the state. The first $1.5 billion in committed grants is generating 38,000 job years and $286 million in new tax revenue in California through 2014 (the press release about the report is here). CIRM’s job number … Continue reading Independant review estimates agency has created jobs and tax revenue for California

Several research teams have published results in the past couple years suggesting an infusion of stem cells may help a heart heal after a heart attack. The benefit has generally been modest and none of the teams has shown how the cells are really working. One group that reported somewhat better results was the CIRM-funded … Continue reading Study shows how stem cell therapy helps heal hearts