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The ISSCR Participates with Scientific Societies on Survey to Assess Inclusivity
The ISSCR has joined with a group of professional, scientific societies to assess the extent to which individuals, particularly in different demographic groups, feel included in their societies, in the workplace, and in the broader biology/scientific community.
ISSCR Members Advocate for Stem Cell Research at 2023 U.S. Congressional Advocacy Day
On 2 March, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) led a delegation of 20 members from across the U.S. to Capitol Hill to advocate for the importance of fetal tissue research, increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the potential of chimeric embryo research.
Member Spotlight: Darrell Kotton, MD
One of the most rewarding aspects of our center is our patient-derived iPSC bank, through which we have shared 100's of vials of our cells with the international research community as an Open Source reagent.
Member Spotlight: Giorgia Quadrato, PhD
The ISSCR promotes and stands by principles of rigor, transparency, diversity, and equity in all areas of stem cell research. I am proud of being an active member of this community that, through policy initiatives, is shaping the future of stem cell research.
ISSCR Joins Coalition Letter to Support 5% Increase in NIH Funding for FY 2024
The ISSCR is among 373 members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research who signed a joint letter in support robust funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For fiscal year (FY) 2024, the Ad Hoc Group recommends at least $50.924 billion for NIH’s foundational work, a $3.465 billion increase over the comparable FY 2023 program level.
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