Category Archives: Stem Cell Research

Insight into the world of stem cell research. This 15-minute film uses innovative hand-drawn animation, beautiful cell photography and documentary interviews to capture the fascination and complexity of this cutting-edge area of science. Read the rest here: A Stem Cell Story … Continue reading →

On December 10, 2009, the CIRM Governing Board heard from Dr. Michael Clarke about cancer stems cells. Dr. See the rest here: Spotlight on Cancer Stem Cell Research … Continue reading →

(Part 3 of 4) Cardiovascular Therapies: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research "Stem Cell Research: Where are we with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)" On March 10, 2011, Yung-Wei Chi, OD, spoke about a recently launched clinical trial that using a patient's own stem cells to help prevent amputations due to peripheral arterial disease. Continue reading here: Cardiovascular Therapies: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research - Yung-Wei Chi … Continue reading →

(Part 1 of 3) Jeff Bronstein, MD, Ph.D., spoke at the "Spotlight on Parkinson's Disease," an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on May 7, 2008. Bronstein presented an overview of Parkinson's disease and discussed how stem cell research provides hope for finding new Parkinson's disease therapies Original post: Parkinson's Disease: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research - Jeff Bronstein … Continue reading →

http://WWW.EUX.TV -- Many commentators say that the lack of common rules are obstructing research, denying patients access to the most advanced treatment. In addition uncontrolled experiments can pose a danger to patients. The European Commission has proposed an attempt to codify rules and guidelines in the area. See the article here: The EU and stem cell research … Continue reading →

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty offers his opinion on stem cell research at the first 2012 presidential debate, sponsored by Fox News in Greenville, SC. May 5, 2011 Continue reading here: Governor Tim Pawlenty Discusses Stem Cell Research … Continue reading →

On June 15, 2010, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) in partnership with CIRM presented a public forum on the responsible path for delivering stem cell therapies to the clinic. The forum was moderated by Rachel Myrow, a host and reporter at KQED radio. Myrow was introduced by Don Gibbons, CIRM's Chief Communications Officer Read the rest here: A Dose of Reality on Alternative Stem Cell Treatments: What you don't know can hurt you … Continue reading →

A fertility clinic asks President Bush for advice on Stem Cell Research. Read the original post: The Politics of Stem Cell Research … Continue reading →

June 22 (Bloomberg) -- Fibrocell Science Inc. Read more: Fibrocell Stem-Cell Wrinkle Smoother Wins FDA Clearance … Continue reading →

Michael Nacht, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, welcomes Robert Klein, the Chair of the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Klein has been an instrumental figure in advocating for stem cell research. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [3/2006] [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 11476] Read the original here: Robert Klein: Stem Cell Research … Continue reading →