We have had a long friendship with the folks at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. They do some great work up on the hill in Novato (you can read about the work we have funded at the Buck here) Now they have a brand new Learning Center that is going to let them … Continue reading Feeding stem cells and watching Waterbears: the Buck opens its doors to the public
Through their lens: Carly Larsson dreams mad scientist dreams (and wants more time 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. Carly Larsson took this confocal microscopy image and submitted it to our #CIRMStemCellLab Instagram feed.Carly Larsson worked in the lab … Continue reading Through their lens: Carly Larsson dreams mad scientist dreams (and wants more time in the lab)
Jonathan Thomas reflects on the loss of board member Duane Roth
Duane RothOn behalf of all the CIRM family, we mourn the loss of our colleague and dear friend Duane Roth, who died yesterday. Throughout his tenure with us as a Board member and Co Vice-Chair, he was one of the true stewards of the mission, offering countless insights on the role of industry in the … Continue reading Jonathan Thomas reflects on the loss of board member Duane Roth
Through their lens: Erica Keane does research to better understand Williams syndrome
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. Erica Keane working in the lab of Ken Kosik at UCSB. She submitted this photo through Instagram to CIRM's … Continue reading Through their lens: Erica Keane does research to better understand Williams syndrome
Through their lens: Dan Roman studies the role of genes in the single-cell embryo
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
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
The Stem Cellar 