There was no shortage of enthusiasm at the inaugural UC San Diego Gene Therapy Initiative Symposium hosted at the Roth Auditorium at the prestigious Sanford Consortium, where researchers, clinicians, academia, industry, and patient advocates shared discoveries in gene therapy, a modern-day treatment that’s revolutionizing medicine.CIRM was a platinum sponsor of the event.The gene therapy field … Continue reading Inaugural UC San Diego Gene Therapy Initiative Symposium is fueling progress in the field
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Bringing a community together at the 2nd Annual ALSP Conference
In addition to funding innovative programs and research that accelerate the development of stem cell and gene therapy treatments, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) provides funding to support valuable mission-specific scientific conferences where people can meet to exchange scientific information to meet goals relevant to CIRM’s mission. Recently, CIRM supported the 2nd Annual … Continue reading Bringing a community together at the 2nd Annual ALSP Conference
CIRM at LABEST: Empowering the future of bioscience in the LA region
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) proudly participated in and sponsored the recent 2024 Los Angeles Bioscience Ecosystem Summit Twenty (LABEST) Conference, the premier showcase for bioscience innovation in Los Angeles. With around 1,000 participants, LABEST is one of the largest gatherings of visionary scientists, enthusiastic entrepreneurs, and pioneering institutions in the region. Top … Continue reading CIRM at LABEST: Empowering the future of bioscience in the LA region
Empowering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Week at the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference
When I joined the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) as the new Community Outreach Manager, I was drawn to the Agency’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Some DEI achievements include: Requiring plans for inclusion of diverse or underserved demographic groups in CIRM-funded clinical trials Providing valuable educational opportunities in regenerative medicine for … Continue reading Empowering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Week at the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference
CIRM team shines at ASGCT annual meeting in sunny Los Angeles
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) team spent a week in sunny Los Angeles spreading awareness of its mission at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) annual meeting. The goal of the meeting is to provide a place for people in the cell and gene therapy field to learn from the … Continue reading CIRM team shines at ASGCT annual meeting in sunny Los Angeles
Your Guide to Awesome Stem Cell Conferences in 2018
The New Year is upon us and that means it’s time to mark your calendars for the 2018 stem cell meeting season. We’ve compiled a list of conferences, meeting and events focused on stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Some of them are purely research focused while others touch on important themes like patient advocacy … Continue reading Your Guide to Awesome Stem Cell Conferences in 2018
Avalanches of exciting new stem cell research at the Keystone Symposia near Lake Tahoe
From January 8th to 13th, nearly 300 scientists and trainees from around the world ascended the mountains near Lake Tahoe to attend the joint Keystone Symposia on Neurogenesis and Stem Cells at the Resort at Squaw Creek. With record-high snowfall in the area (almost five feet!), attendees had to stay inside to stay warm and dry, … Continue reading Avalanches of exciting new stem cell research at the Keystone Symposia near Lake Tahoe
Your Guide to Awesome Stem Cell Conferences in 2017
Welcome to 2017, a year that will likely be full of change and new surprises. I’m hoping that some of these surprises will be in regenerative medicine with new stem cell therapies showing promise or effectiveness in clinical trials. A great way to stay on top of new advances in stem cell research is to … Continue reading Your Guide to Awesome Stem Cell Conferences in 2017
Sneak Peak of our New Blog Series and the 10 Years of iPSCs Cell Symposium
New Blog Series A decade has passed since Dr. Shinya Yamanaka and his colleagues discovered the Nobel Prize-winning technology called induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). These stem cells can be derived from adult tissue and can develop into any cell type in the body. They are an extremely useful tool to model disease in a … Continue reading Sneak Peak of our New Blog Series and the 10 Years of iPSCs Cell Symposium
Young Minds Shine Bright at the CIRM SPARK Conference
Yesterday was one of the most exciting and inspiring days I’ve had at CIRM since I joined the agency one year ago. We hosted the CIRM SPARK conference which brought together fifty-five high school students from across California to present their stem cell research from their summer internships. The day was a celebration of their … Continue reading Young Minds Shine Bright at the CIRM SPARK Conference
The Stem Cellar 