The ISSCR is pleased to announce the availability of the Korean language version of the ISSCR Patient Guide to Stem Cell Treatments. The translation was prepared with the help of the Korean Society for Stem Cell Research (KSSCR), the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety-National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation, and the research consortium funded by the MFDS.

The ISSCR is saddened to learn of the death of Roger Arnold Pedersen, PhD, a pioneering figure in stem cell biology and developmental genetics whose groundbreaking work has significantly shaped the understanding of early mammalian development and regenerative medicine. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Pedersen's research focused on unraveling the mechanisms behind early cell fate decisions, particularly in relation to pluripotency and tissue-specific differentiation. His discoveries, including the identification of epiblast stem cells (EpiSCs) and their parallels with human embryonic stem cells, laid the foundation for advancing regenerative medicine. Dr. Pedersen was also instrumental in advocating for federal funding for stem cell research and mentoring numerous students and fellows, leaving a lasting legacy in both science and the scientific community.