Photo Courtesy: City of Hope The scientific community lost a true pioneer with the passing of John A. Zaia, MD, a visionary virologist, gene therapy trailblazer, and esteemed leader at City of Hope. Dr. Zaia dedicated over four decades to advancing regenerative medicine, leaving a profound impact on HIV research, pediatric diseases, stem cell transplantation, … Continue reading Honoring Dr. John Zaia: A Legacy of Science, Leadership, and Kindness
Month: February 2025
FDA Grants RMAT Designation to Luxa Biotechnology’s CIRM-funded Dry AMD Therapy
Credit: Shutterstock The FDA has granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for a project focused on vision loss that was funded in part by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). This designation is given to highly promising regenerative medicine therapies that treat serious or life-threatening diseases with the goal of accelerating the path … Continue reading FDA Grants RMAT Designation to Luxa Biotechnology’s CIRM-funded Dry AMD Therapy
Bridging the Gap: CIRM Tackles Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Challenges
CIRM Manufacturing Network Symposium attendees. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is driving conversations and collaboration to address the manufacturing challenges of cell and gene therapies (CGT). CIRM hosted its inaugural Manufacturing Network Symposium in South San Francisco, bringing together more than 100 experts and stakeholders from the regenerative medicine field, including scientific leaders … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: CIRM Tackles Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Challenges
Discovery Research into the Link Between Air Pollution and Autism
Infographic, provided by Dr. Liption and team, showcasing the link between air pollution and autism spectrum disorder As outlined in Proposition 14, one of the goals of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is to help accelerate discoveries that enhance our understanding of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. As part of this goal, CIRM … Continue reading Discovery Research into the Link Between Air Pollution and Autism
Using Genetic Sequencing and AI to Identify and Treat Schizophrenia
Top left to right: Tomasz Nowakowski, PhD, and Nevan Krogan, PhD Bottom left to right: Aparna Bhaduri, PhD; Matt State, PhD; Alice Ting, PhD; Trey Ideker, PhD; Willow Coyote-Maestas, PhD As outlined in Proposition 14, one of the goals of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is to help accelerate discoveries that enhance our … Continue reading Using Genetic Sequencing and AI to Identify and Treat Schizophrenia
The Stem Cellar 