2009 Annual Report

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“These grants will help unite
some ofthe best scientists throughout the world, including right here
in California, to
find new therapies and cures
for people suffering
from chronic and
life-debilitating diseases.”
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“In just 5 years the institute
is already helping making California a worldwide leader in stem cell research and breakthrough treatments that will save lives. I was proud to be an early supporter of Proposition 71, which offered the promiseof new treatments for diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s… and gave scientists the support that they need and deserve
to produce the
medical breakthroughs
of tomorrow.”
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Cover photo:
Smooth muscle cells derived
from human embryonic stem cells
Alexey Terskikh at the
Sanford-Burnham
Medical Research Institute
ROBERT N. KLEIN
ALAN TROUNSON
NEWS AT CIRM
Progress and Promise in Treating Neurological Diseases
Sites on a Cure for Macular Degeneration
MicroRNA: Basic Research Brings Clinical Hope
SPOTLIGHTS ON DISEASE
At Governing Board meetings, Spotlight on Disease presentations feature patients, clinicians and researchers speaking about the hope of stem cell research. These are their stories...
| Leukemia | Macular Degeneration |
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| Alzheimers Disease | Arthritis |
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2009 PROGRESS
2008/2009 Financial Statement [pdf]
2008/2009 Financial Supplement [pdf]
CIRM TEAMS
Governing Board Information and Membership
Grants Working Group Information and Membership
Standards Working Group Information and Membership
Facilities Working Group Information and Membership



