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The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced the presentation of new clinical data from the STEM-PD Phase I/II clinical trial at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting. The study reports 12-month outcomes evaluating a cryopreserved, off-the-shelf dopaminergic progenitor cell product derived from human pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The […]

Scientists from the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute will share groundbreaking discoveries and discuss new frontiers in research at ISSCR 2026, the annual meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research, July 8-11 in Montreal.

As an undergraduate at Florida International University, Giselle Valdes tackled rigorous studies in the school’s Honors College while simultaneously caring for family members with medical needs. “I think that the choice to pursue any field in the space of biology and medical research was entirely shaped by having to be there for my family,” says […] The post Advancing stem cell research and build…

A groundbreaking clinical trial is testing whether specially engineered stem cells can help the brain restore its own dopamine production in people with Parkinson’s disease. Because the condition is driven by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells—leading to tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement—researchers are implanting lab-grown cells directly into the brain’s movement center to replac…

The BMJ retracts stem cell trial amid ongoing data integrity and reliability concerns The BMJ has retracted a clinical trial published on 29 October 2025: Prevention of acute myocardial infarction induced heart failure by intracoronary infusion of mesenchymal stem cells: phase 3 randomised clinical trial (PREVENT-TAHA8). The decision follows an investigation by BMJ Group's content integrity team …

The first UK Stem Cell Network Conference was an inspiring showcase of collaboration and innovation in regenerative medicine. Wondering what to expect from a UKSCN event or whether it’s worth attending next time? Here’s Aarushi's experience from the inaugural meeting in Manchester. Introduction The UK Stem Cell Network (UKSCN) encourages inclusive collaboration and innovation for stem cell-based …

Guanyi Huang — now associate principal scientist at MerckBodye — credits his USC training with putting him at the forefront of biological research breakthroughs. The post Trojan’s long fascination with molecular biology inspires stem cell career appeared first on USC .

Jay Bhattacharya just got confirmed to lead the NIH yesterday. In that role, there are reasons to think he may discourage or even stop some important research and funding. As a stem cell biologist, I’ve been looking out for indications of possible restrictions on our field’s work during the new administration. Bhattacharya’s statements signal potential […] The post NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya c…

An unproven Georgia stem cell clinic called Superior Healthcare and other co-defendants recently lost a key court case. Some of you may remember that the Attorney General (AG) of Georgia Chris Carr and the FTC have been collaborating on this case. Now we have the good news that they have won the case via a […] The post Georgia AG & FTC win Superior Healthcare stem cell clinic case, seek $17 milli…

“Stem cells possess the potential to transform into particular cell types, offering promising avenues for rejuvenating and restoring tissues harmed by injury or affected by disease,” said principal investigator Craig Walsh, UCI professor of molecular biology and biochemistry.

It’s another one of those ‘double-grant’ weekends of grant writing (on brain cancer) and reviewing, but I’m still trying to find a bit of time for some other reading. There was some important news this week including a big mess of problematic papers at Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). Recommended reads Here’s the new WaPo […] The post Weekly stem cell reads: cancer paper mess at DFCI, H3.3, k…

The use of human embryos in stem cell research can create moral unease, as embryos are usually destroyed when researchers extract stem cells from them. If one considers the embryo as a potential life, this can be perceived as a human life opportunity being extinguished. At the same time, stem cell research aims to support […] The post Using surplus embryos to treat Parkinson’s disease: perception…

UVA Author: Nafiisha Genet Citation: Genet N, Bhatt N, Bourdieu A, Hirschi KK. Multifaceted Roles of Connexin 43 in Stem Cell Niches. Curr Stem Cell Rep. 2018;4(1):1-12. doi:10.1007/s40778-018-0110-3 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40778-018-0110-3 Pub-Med Number: 29600160 Purpose of review: Considerable progress has been made in the field of stem cell research; nonetheless, the use of stem cells f…

We’ll begin this week’s recommended reads with some news on two wonderful stem cell scientists. While there are thousands of stem cell scientists, some stand out for their especially creative work. News on stem cell scientists   Nobel laureate Yamanaka to retire as director of iPS cell center, Asahi Shimbun. Dr. Yamanaka will spend more time […] The post Recommended reads: stem cell scientists, e…

In a building at the edge of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) complex, Ömer Yilmaz, MD, and a group of pathology residents gather around a microscope. A resident reads from a chart: a growth was found in the intestine of a patient who had complained of abdominal pain. Yilmaz, an MIT cancer researcher and a […] The post Stem Cell Research Zeroes in on Cancer appeared first on MIT Departmen…