We are excited to reintroduce Jonathan Thomas (JT) as the new President and CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. You can read the original press release here. We recently spoke with JT, who previously served as Chair of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee and as interim President and CEO. He discussed what excites … Continue reading Meet Our New CEO: Jonathan Thomas
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CIRM Welcomes Jonathan Thomas as New President and CEO
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) announces Jonathan “JT” Thomas, PhD, JD, as its new President and CEO. JT brings broad experience and a strong commitment to CIRM’s mission. He previously served 12 years as Chair of the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) and most recently as Interim CEO. “JT understands our mission and … Continue reading CIRM Welcomes Jonathan Thomas as New President and CEO
CIRM welcomes Dr. Vito Imbasciani as new chair
Dr. Vito Imbasciani was sworn in as the new Chair of the CIRM Board at its March meeting. He was elected to a six‑year term at the January meeting and succeeds Jonathan Thomas, who has served since 2011. “My experience has positioned me to champion CIRM’s aims, advocate for it, and represent it responsibly to … Continue reading CIRM welcomes Dr. Vito Imbasciani as new chair
Mourning the death of Susan Solomon
Susan L. Solomon, Photo courtesy of NYSCF We were saddened to learn that Susan Solomon, CEO and co‑founder of the New York Stem Cell Foundation, has died. As CEO, she raised more than $400 million for stem cell research, helping catalyze the field and shape the future of medical science. The foundation announced her passing … Continue reading Mourning the death of Susan Solomon
Can regenerative medicine turn back the clock on aging?
One of my favorite phrases is “standing room only”. I got a chance to use it last week when we held a panel discussion on whether regenerative medicine could turn back the clock on aging. The event was at the annual conference of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) and more than 150 … Continue reading Can regenerative medicine turn back the clock on aging?
Remembering Eli Broad, philanthropist and stem cell champion
Eli Broad, Photo by Nancy Pastor The world of stem cell research lost a good friend this weekend. Eli Broad, a generous supporter of science, education and the arts, passed away at the age of 87. Eli came from humble origins, born in the Bronx to an immigrant father who worked as a house painter … Continue reading Remembering Eli Broad, philanthropist and stem cell champion
Charting a course for the future
A new home for stem cell research? Have you ever been at a party where someone says “hey, I’ve got a good idea” and then before you know it everyone in the room is adding to it with ideas and suggestions of their own and suddenly you find yourself with 27 pages of notes, all … Continue reading Charting a course for the future
U.C. San Diego Scientist Larry Goldstein Joins Stem Cell Agency’s Board
Larry Goldstein, PhD. Larry Goldstein PhD, has many titles, one of which sums up his career perfectly, “Distinguished Professor”. Dr. Goldstein has distinguished himself on many fronts, making him an ideal addition to the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Dr. Goldstein – everyone calls him Larry - is a Cell … Continue reading U.C. San Diego Scientist Larry Goldstein Joins Stem Cell Agency’s Board
UCSF Nursing Professor Joins CIRM Board
Elena Flowers, PhD, RN, newest member of the CIRM Board: Photo courtesy UCSF Elena Flowers, PhD, RN, an associate professor of physiological nursing at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is joining the Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state’s Stem Cell Agency. Dr. Flowers was appointed to the Board … Continue reading UCSF Nursing Professor Joins CIRM Board
A Month of CIRM: Where we’ve been, where we’re going
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. We kick off this event with a … Continue reading A Month of CIRM: Where we’ve been, where we’re going