Month of CIRM: Making sure stem cell therapies don’t get lost in Translation

All this month we are using our blog and social media to highlight a new chapter in CIRM’s life, thanks to the voters approving Proposition 14. We are looking back at what we have done since we were created in 2004, and also looking forward to the future. Today we feature a blog written by … Continue reading Month of CIRM: Making sure stem cell therapies don’t get lost in Translation

Scientists create “drug-like” chemical that may inhibit pancreatic cancer stem cells

John R. Cashman, Ph.D. Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death this past week after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer is a grim reminder of how aggressive the disease can be. In fact, pancreatic cancer will soon be the second leading cause of cancer-related death for individuals in the United States. Unfortunately, it is known … Continue reading Scientists create “drug-like” chemical that may inhibit pancreatic cancer stem cells