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Fostering Equity in Our Global Society
For the first time in the society’s 20-year history, we hosted a panel discussion on Equity in Stem Cell Science at the 2021 Annual Meeting. It was the start of an important conversation, and a step toward addressing inequalities among researchers and future patients the world over.
Member Spotlight: Arun Sharma, PhD
“I find my work rewarding because I can see the impact that stem cell biology can have towards understanding and alleviating cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of mortality in the world”.
Stem Cell-derived Corneal Endothelial Cells, a Possible Alternative to Donor-tissue in Transplant Surgeries
Corneal endothelial cells (CECs) are essential for corneal transparency and proper vision. Loss of CEC function, due to corneal diseases or surgical trauma, can lead to corneal swelling with severe visual impairment…
Remembering Paul S. Frenette
The ISSCR is saddened to learn of the death of Paul Frenette, MD, a wonderful scientist who made significant contributions to stem cell research and who was a friend to the ISSCR community.
The ISSCR Comments on the Australian Mitochondrial Donation Bill
The ISSCR provided formal support of the Mitochondrial Donation Law Reform (Maeve's Law) Bill 2021 in a letter to Chair Wendy Askew and Deputy Chair Rachel Siewert of the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee in Australia.
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