Members of NFOSD visiting UC Davis in 2013 At CIRM, we have the resources to fund promising research through clinical trials. These projects are expensive—often costing tens of millions of dollars. Phase 2 clinical trial But many programs that reach our Board begin years earlier, in much humbler circumstances, powered by patient advocates, grassroots fundraising, … Continue reading The power of the patient advocate: how a quick visit led to an $11M grant to fund a clinical trial
Dr. Jan Nolta
Stem Cell Awareness Day: Reflecting on Progress and Possibility
Every year, Stem Cell Awareness Day spotlights the discoveries, patients, and researchers advancing regenerative medicine. Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger established the observance in 2008, recognizing stem cell research's potential to transform lives for generations to come. While the COVID-19 pandemic changed how we celebrated this year, it did not diminish the occasion's importance. To … Continue reading Stem Cell Awareness Day: Reflecting on Progress and Possibility
Women who have changed, and are changing, the world
The problem with trying to write about something like Women’s History Month is where do you start? Even if you narrow it down to women in science the list is vast. Marie Curie I suppose you could always start with Maria Salomea Skłodowska who is better known as Marie Curie. She not only discovered radium … Continue reading Women who have changed, and are changing, the world