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The ISSCR Comments on the Australian Mitochondrial Donation Bill
The ISSCR provided formal support of the Mitochondrial Donation Law Reform (Maeve's Law) Bill 2021 in a letter to Chair Wendy Askew and Deputy Chair Rachel Siewert of the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee in Australia.
ISSCR 2021: Bringing Together Scientific Soul Mates
The global stem cell community gathered for a week of standout science, discovery, and networking at the ISSCR 2021 Annual Meeting. Nearly 3,000 attendees from more than 50 countries came together to enjoy 76 presentations and 591 posters. The meeting highlighted the great strides made in stem cell science in the face of the pandemic, showcasing advances in both basic science and clinical applications. Reflecting on the meeting, James Hudson said “This has been one of the best meetings I’ve been to since COVID, and it’s been a real pleasure. It enabled me to stay up to 4 AM every night.”
Major Advances and a 20 Year Celebration Ahead
Stem cell research is in a position of major transition. With an increasing number of stem cell products now reaching the market, we are on the brink of seeing stem cell-based products for a wide variety of conditions. These advances must remain founded on the highest quality fundamental stem cell research incorporating the technological advances in imaging, genomics, bioengineering, gene-editing, data science and synthetic biology.
Member Spotlight: Megan Munsie, PhD
“Get involved. No matter what aspect of stem cell research you work in, there are opportunities to participate in discussions about the ethical and societal implications of your work”.
Melissa H. Little Assumes New Role as President of the ISSCR
The ISSCR is pleased to announce Melissa H. Little, PhD, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and University of Melbourne, Australia, as president of the ISSCR Board of Directors.
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