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Apply for the ISSCR Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellowship
Stem cell science advocacy and public policy training for early-career scientists
13 July, 2021 - The ISSCR is accepting applications through 1 September 2021 for the next class of Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellows. The three-year program offers fellows access to advocacy and public policy training, ISSCR leaders, participation in advocacy events, and an ex officio seat on ISSCR’s Public Policy Committee.
The ISSCR Comments on Public and Stakeholder Consultations for the Revision of the EU BTC Legislation
The ISSCR shared its comments on public and stakeholder consultations for the revision of the European Union’s (EU) legislation on blood, tissues, and cells (BTC) with the Directorate-General for Health and Food SafetyEuropean Commission.
ISSCR Applauds Reversal of U.S. Policies Restricting Fetal Tissue Research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), the largest professional organization of stem cell researchers from around the world, applauds HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra for lifting the restrictions on research using fetal tissue. ISSCR President Christine Mummery released the following statement..
The ISSCR Will Release Updated Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation in May
Skokie, IL - The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), the largest professional organization of stem cell researchers from around the world, announced that the society’s updated Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation will be released in May 2021.
The ISSCR Joins Coalition Letter Supporting NIH Funding
The ISSCR joined 360 members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research to share recommendations for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for 2022. The letter stresses the need for reliable annual funding support for the NIH a key national priority. The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research represents patient groups, scientific societies, research and academic institutions, health professionals, educators, and industry,
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