More than 110 student scientists from around California showcased their enthusiasm, passion and “spark” for regenerative medicine and stem cell research at this year’s annual CIRM SPARK Conference. Hosted by Cedars Sinai from Aug. 8-9 in Los Angeles, this year’s event showcased the extraordinary potential of high school students who are poised to become the … Continue reading CIRM’s Annual SPARK Conference Showcases the Trailblazers of Tomorrow
Month: August 2023
Universal donor stem cells could one day provide lifesaving therapy for lethal brain conditions
Yanhong Shi, Ph.D., Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope. Progress is being made to treat cancer patients suffering from degenerative brain diseases. Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have developed universal donor stem cells that could one day provide lifesaving therapy to … Continue reading Universal donor stem cells could one day provide lifesaving therapy for lethal brain conditions
Finding affordable cell and gene therapies
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is not alone in looking for ways to make cell and gene therapies more affordable and accessible. The Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) recently completed a year‑long effort to explore how to expand access to these treatments. IGI formed a task force of 30 experts to develop options. The … Continue reading Finding affordable cell and gene therapies