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The ISSCR Sends Letter to WHO Regarding Their Genome Editing Consultation
In a letter to the World Health Organization (WHO) in which the Society shares concerns and recommendations, the ISSCR states, "As the WHO Expert Advisory Committee continues refining the draft framework, we encourage you to consider a few recommendations to ensure that genome editing technologies are adequately evaluated by regulators and proven safe and effective before being marketed to patients.
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ISSCR Statement on Proposed Cuts to Scientific Research in Europe
In response to the proposed €5 billion cut to the Horizon Europe budget, the ISSCR President Christine Mummery released the following statement…
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The ISSCR Signs Two Letters Opposing U.S. Administration’s Immigration Policies
Letters Cite Detrimental Affects to Scientific Advancement and Global Competitiveness
The ISSCR joined scientific societies in a joint letter to The White House and U.S. Administration officials citing grave concerns that the latest proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action will cost the U.S. the current cohort of future innovators now enrolled in U.S. schools. The letter goes on to say the policy change could permanently destroy one of America’s main competitive advantages…
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Member Spotlight: Stephanie Protze, PhD
“I think the most rewarding aspect of the work that we all do in the stem cell field is the potential to move our discoveries into the clinic and improve the life of patients one day. Knowing this gives me a lot of motivation”.
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ISSCR Urges FDA and EMA to Enforce Regulation of Clinics Offering Unproven and Unapproved Stem Cell-based Interventions
Misleading Marketing Preys on the Hopes of Patients and Families, Including Those with COVID-19
Skokie, IL – In letters released today by the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the Society presses for greater enforcement to help protect patients suffering from devastating diseases including COVID-19.
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