California's Stem Cell Agency
California Institute for regenerative medicine
The State stem cell agency

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Stories of Hope - Liver disease

Vanessa Lupian had a liver transplant to treat the liver disease she was born with. CIRM grantees are working toward a day when stem cells could be used to treat the same condition with many fewer side effects.

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Vanessa Lupian - liver disease
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2012 Annual Report

Read about our progress and stories of hope in the 2012 Annual Report

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Elevator Pitch

The best short explanation of a stem cell research project goes to...

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Stem Cell elevator pitch challenge

Turning Stem Cells Into Cures

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  • Apr 10, 2013
    Stem Cell Agency Board Member and Researcher Honored by ALS Association
  • Mar 26, 2013
    Pitch Perfect Performances Win Stem Cell Agency’s Elevator Pitch Challenge
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CIRM stem cell blog

May 17, 2013
Stem cell Stories that caught our eye: perspectives on cloning, alligator teeth, power of patient advocates
May 17, 2013
bluebird bio files for IPO, advancing B-thalassemia program
May 16, 2013
Galileo and reproductive cloning both fall victim to dogma
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