Stem cell research
California Stem Cell Agency Approves $150M In Grants To Fight Diseases
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine decided on Thursday to approve $150 million in grants for fighting deadly diseases.
Menlo Park’s Geron Halting Stem Cell Research, Laying Off Staff
Money troubles have forced the first company doing a government-approved test of embryonic stem cell therapy to discontinue further stem cell programs and lay off much of its staff.
Phil Matier: Controversial Use Of Funds In Stem Cell Research
While budget problems have forced many state departments to cut back California’s stem cell research, one agency recently agreed to pay its new leader one of the highest salaries in state government.
Stem Cell Research Building Opens At UCSF
The University of California at San Francisco’s Parnassus campus is now officially the home to a new state of the art stem cell research building.
Stanford Unveils Country’s Largest Stem Cell Research Facility
A new building dedicated entirely to stem cell research offers rich opportunities for collaboration, said officials at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Menlo Park Firm Launches First Trial Of Human Stem Cell Therapy
A Menlo Park company has marked a milestone in stem cell research, taking a revolutionary first step involving human trials.
Obama Administration Appeals Order Blocking Stem Cell Research
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Obama administration has appealed a federal judge’s order that undercuts federally funded embryonic stem cell research.
CA Likely Spared Brunt of Stem Cell Ruling
Monday’s ruling halting federal funding for human stem cell research will stop some important projects in California, but the Institute for Regenerative Medicine does not believe the impact here will be as great as in […]


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