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ISSCR @isscr.org · 1h

Registration and abstract submission are now open for the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting, co-sponsored by STEMCELL Technologies! Join us in Montréal, Canada, 8-11 July 2026. Explore the program, speakers, and all the opportunities the meeting offers 👉 www.isscr2026.org

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ISSCR @isscr.org · 19h

Dr. Asmat Salim, a faculty member at the University of Karachi, recently adapted the ISSCR’s continuing education course, Stem Cell Medicine: From Scientific Research to Patient Care, into a three-week interactive program for 34 Ph.D. students. Read more: https://ow.ly/cMTX50XbpRj

Professor Brings Global Stem Cell Medicine Course to PhD Scholars in Pakistan — International Society for Stem Cell Research

Dr. Asmat Salim, a faculty member at the University of Karachi , recently adapted the ISSCR’s continuing education course, Stem Cell Medicine: From Scientific Research to Patient Care, into a three-week interactive program for 34 Ph.D. students. Combining lectures, discussions, quizzes, and stude

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ISSCR @isscr.org · 19h

"The past weeks have been marked by important actions that together reflect the mission of the ISSCR: to advance stem cell science responsibly and to defend the integrity of biomedical research." Read more of the latest message from ISSCR President Hideyuki Okano 👉 https://ow.ly/SF7550XbpJc

ISSCR @isscr.org · 21h

Hear from ISSCR members about how membership has advanced their careers, supported scientific discoveries, and contributed to the stem cell research community. Learn how a global, inclusive network can support your growth. Join us 👉 www.isscr.org/membership

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Stem Cell Reports @stemcellreports.bsky.social · 2d

Researchers find the marketing of “stem cell” supplements on Amazon often misalign with US & Canada regulations. With deceptive claims and rising risks, new regulation strategies are needed to ensure transparency and protect consumers. https://ow.ly/qelx50XaxjN

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ISSCR @isscr.org · 2d

Thank you to the Poster Award Sponsor: @uwiscrm.bsky.social

ISSCR @isscr.org · 2d

Gain practical strategies for identifying the right roles, crafting standout applications, and navigating the interview process in academia or industry with an expert panel! Register today 👉 https://bit.ly/4oMUn7N

ISSCR @isscr.org · 4d

Congratulations to the AI & Digital Biology Symposium Poster Award Winners!

Zejun Fan, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
Weiqi Lyu, UC San Diego; Altos Labs Inc., USA
Janice Reid, QIMR Berghofer, Australia
Yinghan Wu, MGH/Harvard Medical School, USA

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Stem Cell Reports @stemcellreports.bsky.social · 5d

New #salivarygland research! Human iPSC-derived salivary gland cell sheets integrate with injured glands to form glandular structures; a promising strategy for functional salivary gland regeneration. https://ow.ly/NfvL50X9sGR

ISSCR | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation | Cell Press

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ISSCR @isscr.org · 6d

The ISSCR is proud to announce the release of Best Practices for the Development of PSC-Derived Cellular Therapies, a comprehensive new resource designed to accelerate the translation of human PSC-derived therapies into clinical trials and commercial use. https://ow.ly/gsuE50X9fvK

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Stem Cell Reports @stemcellreports.bsky.social · 6d

tRF-23 promotes osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs & protects against bone loss in ovariectomized mice, providing a foundation for characterizing the pathogenesis of osteoporosis & seeking new therapeutic targets. https://ow.ly/ApFk50X5TMC

ISSCR | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

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ISSCR @isscr.org · 6d

The ISSCR joins the global scientific community in mourning the loss of Nobel Laureate Sir John Gurdon whose enduring influence is woven into the very fabric of stem cell science.

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ISSCR Remembers Sir John Gurdon — International Society for Stem Cell Research

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) joins the global scientific community in mourning the loss of Nobel Laureate Professor Sir John Gurdon, whose visionary discoveries forever changed our understanding of biology and inspired generations of scientists around the world. Professo

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e184 @e184media.bsky.social · 7d

Our CSO for e184 Repro, Aleksei Mikhalchenko will be here looking for talented bioinformaticians and machine learning scientists to help solve one of the biggest challenges in reproductive medicine: in vitro gametogenesis. Talk to him about job opportunities!

#IVG #Bioinformatics #AI

ISSCR @isscr.org · 13d

⏰ Last chance! Join AI and stem cell researchers in Seattle, 9-10 October to explore how computational models are advancing biomedical research, through advances in protein & cell design,single-cell multi-omics, multimodal imaging, and more 👉 https://bit.ly/4eShUOy

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ISSCR @isscr.org · 7d

The ISSCR is seeking nominations for Vice President and three Director positions. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of stem cell research and contribute to a global scientific community. Nominations are due 22 October 2025. Learn more 👉 https://www.isscr.org/nominations

2026 Election Nominations — International Society for Stem Cell Research

Elections and nominations for the International Society for Stem Cell Research board of directors and officers.

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Stem Cell Reports @stemcellreports.bsky.social · 7d

New #organoid research from Michigan Medicine uses a whole-transcriptomic approach to find that retinoic acid signaling guides the efficiency of inner ear organoid-genesis & governs sensory-nonsensory fate specification https://ow.ly/MtWn50X5TI8 ISSCR | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

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Stem Cell Reports @stemcellreports.bsky.social · 7d

RNA-seq study maps iPSC-derived motor neurons with C9orf72, FUS, TARDBP or SOD1 mutations. Reveals early synaptic dysfunction & RBP dysregulation in ALS gene mutations. A key resource for #ALS pathogenesis. https://ow.ly/tAnL50X5ToH

ISSCR | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

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Stem Cell Reports @stemcellreports.bsky.social · 8d

New study finds a miRNA-TF-mRNA regulatory network associated with cellular #senescence in #osteoporosis (OP). miR-22-3p-ESR1 axis drives OP development, offering a promising mechanistic foundation for future therapeutic strategies https://ow.ly/qEJ750X5Tah

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Cambridge Stem Cell Institute @scicambridge.bsky.social · 12d

We're excited to share that our Director @bertiegottgens.bsky.social has joined the Editorial Board of Stem Cell Reports! @isscr.org Submit your stem cell-related research now: invt.io/1ixbug4i0lt

Check out ISSCR's society journal, Stem Cell Reports!

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Valerie Horsley @valeriejhorsley.bsky.social · 11d

As a member of the editorial board for @stemcellreports.bsky.social, I am excited to share that we are looking for submissions in the field of stem cell research! I invite you to submit your work for consideration. invt.io/1bxb3we64y1 @isscr.org

Check out ISSCR's society journal, Stem Cell Reports!

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Danwei Huangfu @danweihuangfu.bsky.social · 11d

As a member of the editorial board for @stemcellreports.bsky.social, I am excited to share that we are looking for submissions in the field of stem cell research! I invite you to submit your work for consideration. invt.io/1bxbz2ji4db @isscr.org #stemcell #DevBio #hPSCs #regeneration

Check out ISSCR's society journal, Stem Cell Reports!

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ISSCR @isscr.org · 12d

Join @stemcellreports.bsky.social and @bacell3d.bsky.social on 4 November to learn how organoid models are being used to study human development, infection, tissue dynamics, and cancer across various organ systems. Features Short Talk Winners! Register today👉 bit.ly/4o46DzZ

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Stem Cell Reports @stemcellreports.bsky.social · 12d

New Leiden University Medical Center study shows that mutant APOL1 affects mitochondrial function in podocytes and may open up avenues for designing targeted treatments for patients with AMKD. https://ow.ly/9bZY50X5SQr

ISSCR | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation | Cell Press

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Stem Cell Reports @stemcellreports.bsky.social · 12d

Stem Cell Reports welcomes new researchers to its Editorial Board. Their appointments reinforce the Board’s commitment to championing the journal, raising its global visibility, and ensuring rigorous, high-quality peer review. Read more: ow.ly/YicL50X5QJF

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ISSCR @isscr.org · 12d

In response to a new executive order, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” ISSCR joined more than 50 scientific societies to urge Congress to provide necessary oversight at scientific agencies to prevent damage to the federal scientific grantmaking process. https://ow.ly/9zMS50X5OLo

ISSCR @isscr.org · 13d

⏰ Last chance! Join AI and stem cell researchers in Seattle, 9-10 October to explore how computational models are advancing biomedical research, through advances in protein & cell design,single-cell multi-omics, multimodal imaging, and more 👉 https://bit.ly/4eShUOy

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