For many years now we’ve been hearing about the potential of stem cells to treat diseases and disorders. So it was entirely appropriate that one of the opening sessions at the World Stem Cell Summit in San Diego focused on ways that stem cells are transforming medicine right now. This was very much a case … Continue reading How stem cells are transforming medicine

Jeffrey Bartlett of Calimmune discussed the company's CIRM-funded clinical trial testing a stem cell therapy for  HIV/AIDSFor many years we've been talking optimistically about stem cell therapies in the future. But last night we hosted a public forum as part of the World Stem Cell Summit in San Diego where we heard from several of … Continue reading Breakthroughs kick off the World Stem Cell Summit

Champions come in many different shapes and sizes and excel in many different arenas, from sports and the arts to human rights. But regardless of the arena they are in champions all have one thing in common, a desire to fight for something they truly believe in, and to keep fighting to overcome any obstacle … Continue reading How to become a Stem Cell Champion