This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences. Dan Roman looking at nematode worms under the microscope. He submitted this photo through Instagram to CIRM's #CIRMStemCellLab collectionDan … Continue reading Through their lens: Dan Roman studies the role of genes in the single-cell embryo
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Stem cell Stories that caught our eye: Stem cells aiding cancer therapy, first clinical trial with reprogrammed cells and Alzheimer’s
Here are some stem cell stories that caught our eye this past week. Some are groundbreaking science, others are of personal interest to us, and still others are just fun. Enlisting stem cells to tolerate chemotherapy. When we talk about stem cells and cancer we are usually talking about the dark side of stem cells, … Continue reading Stem cell Stories that caught our eye: Stem cells aiding cancer therapy, first clinical trial with reprogrammed cells and Alzheimer’s
Guest blogger Alan Trounson — July’s stem cell research highlights
Alan Trounson, CIRM PresidentEach month CIRM President Alan Trounson gives his perspective on recently published papers he thinks will be valuable in moving the field of stem cell research forward. This month’s report, along with an archive of past reports, is available on the CIRM website.My report this month discusses five journal articles including one … Continue reading Guest blogger Alan Trounson — July’s stem cell research highlights
A tale of two labs: collaborating scientists uncover how cancer stem cells remake bone marrow cavities
This tale begins at Stanford (and CIRM) and follows our two scientific heroines to opposite sides of the country, where together they made a discovery that might explain how cancer stem cells actually promote leukemia in bone marrow.Normally, blood stem cells are able to outcompete leukemia cells in the bone marrow cavity where they are … Continue reading A tale of two labs: collaborating scientists uncover how cancer stem cells remake bone marrow cavities
Getting business and scientists LinkedIn to further stem cell therapies
CIRM wants to be “LinkedIn” with the For-Profit stem cell community, including companies located within California and outside of California. Please take a look at the CIRM LinkedIn forum and introduce yourself on our new discussion thread, “Introduce Your Company”.Why is CIRM using the LinkedIn forum for this information? Because it is a good resource. … Continue reading Getting business and scientists LinkedIn to further stem cell therapies
Through their lens: Nancy Tran gets a new perspective on stem cell and medical research
This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to ourInstagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences. Nancy Tran changing media flasks containing mesenchymal stem cells. She submitted this photo through Instagram to CIRM's #CIRMStemCellLab collectionMy name is Nancy Tran and I am … Continue reading Through their lens: Nancy Tran gets a new perspective on stem cell and medical research
Dear headline writers: Teeth did not grow from stem cells in urine
Photo by Simon PearsonAnyone who has spent time working in print journalism knows most headlines are not written by the people who wrote the story. I hope several of the authors of the stories the past two days about teeth grown from stem cells in urine are pissed off (har har) at the headline writers. … Continue reading Dear headline writers: Teeth did not grow from stem cells in urine
Through their lens: Ryan Fong sees a path to success working in the lab
This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences. Ryan Fong working in the Good Manufacturing Facility as part of Gerhard Bauer's lab at UC Davis. He submitted … Continue reading Through their lens: Ryan Fong sees a path to success working in the lab
Through their lens: Sarah Zhang learns about stem cells and HIV
Sarah Zhang working in the lab of Gerhard Bauer at UC Davis. She submitted this photo through Instagram to CIRM's #CIRMStemCellLab collectionThis summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about … Continue reading Through their lens: Sarah Zhang learns about stem cells and HIV
18 years in the making, Huntington’s Disease film reaching finish line
Back in 2010, we shot a video about a project to find a stem cell-based therapy for Huntington’s disease. In addition to scientists at UC Davis, the video featured patient advocate Chris Furbee, who has a family history of Huntington’s: he lost his great grandmother, grandfather, aunt and mother to the incurable disease. Chris himself … Continue reading 18 years in the making, Huntington’s Disease film reaching finish line
The Stem Cellar 