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Melissa H. Little Assumes New Role as President of the ISSCR
The ISSCR is pleased to announce Melissa H. Little, PhD, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and University of Melbourne, Australia, as president of the ISSCR Board of Directors.
Keith Alm Assumes New Role as ISSCR CEO
The ISSCR is pleased to announce Keith Alm will today assume the role of CEO. He replaces retiring Nancy Witty, after 16 years of leadership.
Apply for the ISSCR Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellowship
Stem cell science advocacy and public policy training for early-career scientists
13 July, 2021 - The ISSCR is accepting applications through 1 September 2021 for the next class of Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellows. The three-year program offers fellows access to advocacy and public policy training, ISSCR leaders, participation in advocacy events, and an ex officio seat on ISSCR’s Public Policy Committee.
Miniaturized Models of Neuron-Muscle Interactions Give Insight in ALS
Skeletal muscles enable voluntary movements and are controlled by a special type of neurons called motor neurons, which make direct contact with skeletal muscles through so-called neuromuscular junctions (NMJs)…
The ISSCR Honors Earth Day
Public invited to learn about stem cells and global sustainability
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) scientific series, Stem Cells and Global Sustainability, is open to the public this week in honor of Earth Day. Animal agriculture, a main contributor to global deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, is estimated to be the second largest cause of human-made global warming. Global warming is one of the most significant threats to biodiversity on the planet. Stem cell research and its application has the potential to remedy these problems.
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