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The ISSCR Announces Montréal as the Location for its 2026 Annual Meeting 8-11 July 2026
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The ISSCR Announces Montréal as the Location for its 2026 Annual Meeting 8-11 July 2026

Stem cell scientists from around the world will gather in Montréal, Canada, from 8–11 July 2026 for the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2026 Annual Meeting. This global event will unite experts who are leading progress in stem cell research and regenerative medicine. The meeting will center around five key scientific themes curated by the 2026 Annual Meeting Program Committee.

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New Guidance from ISSCR Ethics Committee Clarifies Scientific Justification for Stem Cell and Embryo Research
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New Guidance from ISSCR Ethics Committee Clarifies Scientific Justification for Stem Cell and Embryo Research

In an article published today in Stem Cell Reports complements the 2021 ISSCR Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation, providing essential clarification on what constitutes “adequate and appropriate scientific justification” in studies involving human pluripotent stem cells, embryos, and related research.

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ISSCR Statement on the Scientific and Therapeutic Value of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
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ISSCR Statement on the Scientific and Therapeutic Value of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Human embryonic stem (hES) cells represent a foundational platform in stem cell science. Their capacity for sustained self-renewal and pluripotency—the ability to differentiate into all cell types in the body—enables critical research into human development, disease mechanisms, and the development of new regenerative medicines.

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Education Committee is Focused on “Lowering the Threshold for Activation” 
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Education Committee is Focused on “Lowering the Threshold for Activation” 

This month, I caught up with Eugenia Piddini and Jaime Imitola, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Education Committee to learn about their work in general as well as the latest major contribution to build the first continuing education course on stem cell medicine. This work exemplifies how committees have come together to produce new and exceptional opportunities with lasting impact on our field. One strong theme that came through in our conversation is the deep belief of the critical role that education plays in all we do, and the need to present current information in ways that bridge experts across different specialties (i.e., clinicians, basic scientists) and areas of stem cell science and regenerative biology for the benefit of medicine and patients.  

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