About the Stem Cell Network
Building Canada’s stem cell and regenerative medicine (RM) research sector has been the raison d’être of the Stem Cell Network (SCN) since its inception in 2001.
SCN’s new Strategic Plan, IGNITE, provides the road map for Canadian research success in the stem cell and regenerative medicine sector.
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More than 6,400 HQP have benefitted from SCN courses, workshops and travel awards. See what we’re offering in 2024.
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Stem cells are our bodies’ building blocks. They are different from other cells because they have the potential to differentiate into any cell type and can renew themselves, which means they can heal blood, tissue and organs.
Stem Cell Network Welcomes Members to its Inaugural Patient Committee
CellLines is the hub for news from across SCN's national network. Each month we share articles of interest, updates on our research portfolio, workshop and bursary opportunities, and the latest scientific publications.
SCN was thrilled to participate in @SCTOttawa. 🎉
In collaboration with @LetsTalkScience and @StemCellTalks, this national outreach initiative promotes #StemCell discovery and dialogue in high school classrooms across Canada. 🇨🇦
Big thank you to our volunteers who make initiatives like these possible. 🙌
The SCN Staff Team was offsite at a retreat! From insightful discussions to engaging team-building activities, we had a fantastic time connecting and collaborating in person. A special thanks to our @ClaritiGroup facilitator, Sarah Boardman!
📢 Hot off the press!
“Getting our science and innovation regime right won’t just fuel Canada’s economy - it will save Canadian lives,” says SCN’s @cate_murray1, reflecting on #Budget2024. Read on. ⬇️
Federal budget makes important strides on health research — let’s…
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(1/2) SCN is pleased to attend the @McEwenInstitute Symposium, which aims to showcase the latest advances and innovations in #stemcell based therapies and #regenmedicine. 🧬
(2/2) Great to see SCN researchers, Drs. @mcnostro, @ogshinichiro, Michael Lamflamme, @stephirispro, @karunsinghneuro, and @yunli discuss and share insights on their research.
Enhance your experimental design skills and gain insights into data analysis techniques.
Join us for the "Statistics for Regenerative Medicine Researchers" workshop hosted by SCN and delivered by Dr. Brian Cox from @uoft.
Register by Tuesday, May 7. ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/training/workshops/statistics-for-rm-researchers/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=statistics_for_regenerative_medicine_researchers
It's day two of #BBHIC2024 hosted by @bloomburton.
What an interesting panel session on the global challenges facing #biotechs and #investors interested in bringing health innovations to patients.
Join @SFU's Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology. SFU is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Cardiac Arrhythmias. 🫀
If you're passionate about education, cutting-edge research, and community engagement, apply here! ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SFU-Assistant-Professor-Job-Posting.pdf
Bringing together 2500+ intl. delegates from academia, regulatory and industry organizations, @isctglobal 2024 is the premier cell and gene therapy translation event to network, discuss research and address the greatest challenges.
Register now. ➡️ https://www.isctglobal.org/isct2024/home
SCN is pleased to attend the @bloomburton Healthcare Investor Conference & support the participation of two women-led companies, AmacaThera, led by @mollyshoichet and RejuvenRx, led by Anne Marnier.
It was a great opportunity to connect with healthcare innovators and investors and showcase innovative #StemCell therapeutics & drug delivery solutions. 🙌
Calling all grad students, post-docs, and research/scientific associates! Interested in commercializing #BiotechProducts or transitioning into industry?
Apply for Health Science Industry Training now! ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/training/workshops/health-science-industry-training/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=health_science_industry_training. @obioscience
Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek! Thanks to all our volunteers for your invaluable contributions! Together, we're making every moment matter and strengthening Canada’s #StemCell and #RegenerativeMedicine community. 🙌
#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters
#InCaseYouMissedIt: SCN interviewed Drs. David Thompson and Timothy Kieffer to discuss their research and clinical trial using stem cell-based devices to find a functional cure for those with type 1 diabetes. 🧬
Read more. ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/stem-cells/research-trainee-profiles/kieffer-and-thompson/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=kieffer_and_thompson @VCHhealthcare
#InCaseYouMissedIt: @jdrfcanada recently spoke with Dr. James Shapiro about the future of type 1 diabetes research. Read more. ⬇️
JDRF Canada speaks with Dr. James Shapiro about his hopes for the future of type 1 diabetes...
Dr. James Shapiro is a British-Canadian surgeon best known for leading the clinical team that developed the Edmonton...
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: SCN and @MbD_UofT hosted a Careers Beyond Academia session with Christa Studzinski, Director, Business Development & Partnerships, @OntarioBrain, and Paul Nagy, Medical Director, Specialty Care and Oncology, @gskca.
Check it out. ⬇️
Grande nouvelle! 🙌 @morphocelltech a annoncé avoir obtenu un financement de série A de 40 millions de dollars américains pour faire progresser son premier produit thérapeutique, ReLiver®,
(2/2) nouvelle plateforme de thérapie cellulaire qui promet de transformer le traitement des maladies du foie. Pour en savoir plus. ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/fr/morphocell-technologies-partenaire-industriel-du-rcs-obtient-un-financement-de-serie-a-de-40-m-us-pour-faire-progresser-reliver-une-therapie-cellulaire-novatrice-pour-les-maladies-du-foie/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=morphocell_technologies_series_a
Exciting news! 🙌 @MorphocellTech announced US$40M in Series A financing to advance its first therapeutic product, ReLiver®, a novel cell therapy platform that promises to transform the treatment of liver disease.
Read more. ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/scn-industry-partner-morphocell-technologies-secures-us40m-in-series-a-financing-to-advance-reliver-an-innovative-cell-therapy-for-liver-disease?utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=morphocell_technologies_series_a
Join @GairdnerAwards for the virtual Canada Gairdner Awards Announcement on April 11 at 10 AM ET when they announce the 2024 #GairdnerAwards laureates. 🇨🇦
Register here. ➡️ https://gairdner2024.virtualvenue.ca/
Are you a grad student, post-doc, or research/scientific associate interested in commercializing #BiotechProducts or transitioning into industry?
Apply for the Health Science Industry Training program. ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/training/workshops/health-science-industry-training/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=health_science_industry_training. @OBIOscience
⏰ Don't miss the deadline to apply for WSTEM TO's MentorSHE 2024 cohort!
In partnership with @instituteflow, this program offers a unique blend of professional career coaching and mentoring designed for #STEM women.
Apply before Monday, April 8. ⬇️
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Congratulations to @auer_r on her appointment as Executive VP of Research and Innovation at @ottawahospital and CEO and Scientific Director of the research institute! 🎉
We look forward to the advancements and contributions you'll make to the field of healthcare and research.