Stem Cell Network
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Stem Cell Network
@stemcellnetwork.ca
SCN is a Canadian not-for-profit supporting stem cell and regenerative medicine research, training, and knowledge mobilization.
Hosted by SCN and @medicinebydesign.bsky.social, our Careers Beyond Academia seminar series continues on December 10, 2025, with a focus on Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property, an essential area where science meets innovation. 💡

Register here. ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/training/wor...
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
(2/4) Thank you to our workshop co-host Breakthrough T1D, facilitators at Shift Health, IHE for the pre-read, sponsors Vertex and IMC, and all our partners!
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
(1/4) 📢 #InCaseYouMissedIt: SCN was pleased to release our ‘What We Heard’ report, Preparing Canada’s Health System for Regenerative Medicines and Advanced Therapeutics: Cell Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes.

🔗 Read the report: stemcellnetwork.ca/wp-content/u...
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🔊 Career opportunity: Professor / Associate Professor (Tenure) – Dr. Connie Eaves Chair in Cancer Stem Cell Research!

This position offers a unique opportunity to drive transformative research integrating cutting-edge technologies to improve patient outcomes. 🔬

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November 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
SCN was pleased to sponsor the 5th edition of Science Meets Parliament, supporting dialogue between Canada’s scientific and policy communities. 💬

We were also pleased to support Nika Shakiba as she engaged with Parliamentarians, shared her research, and contributed to these important discussions. 🔬
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
(3/3) Le RCS a soutenu chaque étape de ces travaux, s’engageant à fournir plus de 11,5 M$ de 2016 à 2028 pour des recherches innovantes et des essais cliniques sur le diabète.

✨ Faites connaissance avec les chercheurs soutenus par le RCS qui contribuent à tracer le chemin dans ce domaine.
November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
(3/3) SCN has supported this work every step of the way. From 2016–2028, SCN has committed over $11.5 million in funding for innovative diabetes research and clinical trials.

✨ Meet the SCN-funded researchers are helping pave the way.
November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Thinking about a career in academia? 🤔

Join SCN’s webinar Preparing for a Career as a #PrincipalInvestigator, a candid and practical webinar and panel discussion on navigating the path to an academic position.

📅 December 11, 2025
⏰ 12–1:15 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual

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November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🚨 Last Chance!

Applications close soon for the SCN’s MASSIV 1.0 Trainee Travel Awards (up to $2,500 each).

Learn more and apply today. ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/training/wor...
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Join us for Build Your BioFuture: National Career & Info Fair for Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Talent (co-hosted by SCN and CASTL), a virtual event connecting you with top employers in Canada’s biotech, biomanufacturing, and cell & gene therapy sectors. 🔬

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November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
That’s a wrap for #TMM2025 in Ottawa! 🎉

Highlights included:
✨ SCN’s Celebration of Research Excellence
💡 Plenaries on stem cell therapies
🔬 Christine Mummery’s keynote
🧬 Open symposia on cardiac & neuronal regeneration

Thanks to all sponsors and participants—see you next year in Vancouver!
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
(1/5) SCN is excited to partner with @isscr.org on a global initiative to help shape the regenerative medicine workforce of tomorrow.

📢 Working Group nominations are now open!

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November 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
(2/2) Thank you to all speakers and participants for joining us today. We can’t wait for tomorrow! ✨

And a special thanks to our sponsors for making #TMM2025 possible!
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
(1/2) Day 2 at #TMM2025 was full of inspiration! 👏

👶 Alicia Racine & Mike Cogan shared their story from a world-first SCN lung trial
✨ Congratulations to Dr. Maria Cristina Nostro (Till & McCulloch Award) and Brandon Murareanu (Drew Lyall Award)
🔬 Plenaries, workshops, poster talks, and more!
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
We're kicking off Day 2 of #TMM2025, and we could not do it without our amazing sponsors!
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Fantastic first day at #TMM2025! 🧬

Keynote by @caulfieldtim.bsky.social explored health and stem cell misinformation. Inspiring plenaries, sessions on research security, work-life balance, IP and tech transfer, networking, poster talks, and more.

Thanks to all speakers, attendees, and sponsors! 👏
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
SCN is excited to welcome nearly 500 researchers, clinicians, trainees, and industry leaders to Ottawa for the 2025 Till & McCulloch Meetings, Canada’s premier #StemCell and #RegenerativeMedicine conference. 🔬

Read more. ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/stem-cell-an...
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
What an amazing pre-conference day at #TMM2025! ✨

Special thanks to the TCC and ECRC for your support, and to all participants. We look forward to more exciting sessions tomorrow!

🙏 A big thank you to our generous sponsors for making #TMM2025 possible!
November 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Today kicks off #TMM2025 pre-conference for trainees and ECRs! 🎉

Three interactive workshops on scientific leadership, AI in research, and scaling your lab — plus networking to connect with peers. 🤝
November 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
SCN is offering trainee travel awards to attend MASSIV 1.0: The Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology and Systems Bioengineering.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with leading experts in #SyntheticBiology, #bioengineering, and #RegenerativeMedicine. 🤝

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October 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Don't miss the Science Cafe on Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells & Policy! 🔬

Talk about regenerative medicine, stem cells and policy issues, including clinical translation, misinformation, and equity in access! Come for the science — and stay for the trivia, snacks and company! ✨
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
(3/3) ✨ A big thank-you to our workshop co-host Breakthrough T1D, facilitators at Shift Health, IHE for the pre-read, sponsors Vertex and IMC, and all our partners for making this work possible.
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
(1/3) 📢 SCN is pleased to announce the release of our 'What We Heard' report, Preparing Canada’s Health System for Regenerative Medicines and Advanced Therapeutics: Cell Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes.

🔗 Read the report: stemcellnetwork.ca/wp-content/u...
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📢 Exciting job opportunity!

The Epelman Lab at University Health Network is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in #Cardiology to study engineered heart tissue, tissue regeneration, and macrophage biology. 🫀

Learn more and apply! ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/career-oppor...
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
SCN was delighted to sponsor and take part in the Canada Gairdner Awards Gala, celebrating the remarkable achievements of this year’s laureates!

We were also pleased to host three researchers from our community, Tara MacDonald & Stephan Ong Tone.

Congratulations to all the award recipients! 👏
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM