2016

Congratulations to GForce-PD member Malin Parmar on being a elected into the 2016 class of NYSCF Robertson Investigators http://nyscf.org/news/nyscf-press-releases/item/2081-nyscf-announces-the-six-members-of-the-2016-class-of-nyscf-robertson-investigators

Stem cell researcher from Lund University receives the Fernström Prize Is it possible to convert a patient’s own skin cells into functioning nerve cells? Or insert

Boom in unproven cell therapies intensifies regulatory debate – Nature Nature – Controversial US guidelines attempt to rein in rogue stem-cell clinics.

A cautious note on the so called “Stem Cell Clinics” in the US. Please note that none offer treatments that were tested in clinical trials http://www.cell.com/cell-stem-cell/fulltext/S1934-5909(16)30157-6  

Another way to dial back stem cell hype (but not hope): Put a dollar figure on it In an effort to reign in the hype surrounding stem cell research that has led to a proliferation of unapproved and potentially dangerous stem cell therapies, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) recently released updated guidelines

StemCells, Inc. Announces Termination of Phase II Pathway Study Following Review of Data Company to Commence Orderly Wind Down of Operations…

https://www.yahoo.com/news/national-stem-cell-foundation-michael-j-fox-foundation-140000914.html

http://asteriasbiotherapeutics.com/asterias-biotherapeutics-announces-positive-new-long-term-follow-up-results-for-ast-opc1/

http://www.isscr.org/home/about-us/news-press-releases/2016/2016/05/12/isscr-releases-updated-guidelines-for-stem-cell-science-and-clinical-translation  

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and Parkinson’s Action Network Announce Plans for Integration Papers filed with California Attorney General’s Office for dissolution of PAN as independent 501(c)3 Key PAN staff will join Foundation as part of MJFF’s new public policy team Consolidation aims to streamline mission to advance Parkinson’s policy priorities and better