The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine awarded $42.1 million for translational research projects. These projects target brain cancers, salivary gland conditions, and a rare metabolic disease. CIRM’s Translational program supports promising stem cell and gene projects. It helps teams complete key activities needed for clinical studies or broad use. These activities can involve therapeutic candidates, … Continue reading CIRM invests more than $42 million in translational research
UCSF Alpha Stem Cell Clinic
Charting a new course for stem cell research
What are the latest advances in stem cell research targeting cancer? Can stem cells help people battling COVID-19 or even help develop a vaccine to stop the virus? What are researchers and the scientific community doing to help address the unmet medical needs of underserved communities? Those are just a few of the topics being … Continue reading Charting a new course for stem cell research
Advancing stem cell research in many ways
Speakers at the Alpha Stem Cell Clinics Network Symposium: Photo by Marco Sanchez From the start, CIRM has aimed to advance stem cell research in California. We do this by funding promising work—reflected in our 51 clinical trials—and by bringing top scientists together to solve problems. We have organized conferences and workshops on Parkinson’s disease, … Continue reading Advancing stem cell research in many ways
Gene therapy and blood stem cells cure sickle cell disease patients
Sickle-shaped blood cells. The cells become lodged in blood vessels, causing strokes or excruciating pain as blood stops flowing. Photo courtesy of Omikron/Science Source Blood is the lifeline of the body. The continuous, unimpeded circulation of blood maintains oxygen flow throughout the body and enables us to carry out our everyday activities. Unfortunately, there are … Continue reading Gene therapy and blood stem cells cure sickle cell disease patients