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March 27, 2026
CIRM approves over $111 million to support discovery and clinical research
March 27, 2026
First therapy funded by California taxpayer dollars is approved to treat rare childhood disorder
January 29, 2026
CIRM approves new $100 million plan to accelerate genetic therapies for patients with rare diseases
CIRM’s Blog: The Stem Cellar
The Stem Cellar
- How California Built a Global Powerhouse in Stem Cell and Gene Therapy June 1, 2026A decision California voters made more than two decades ago helped build an unparalleled scientific ecosystem that’s now paying dividends for the state, according to Johnathan Thomas, the president and CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). “(California) is pretty much now the largest funder of stem cell and gene therapy research in the world,” […]
- A treatment for one rare disease but plans for many more May 26, 2026Jordan Janz knows how lucky he is. It’s been almost six years since Jordan volunteered to be patient number one in a clinical trial at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to test a new treatment for cystinosis. People with this rare genetic disease accumulate the amino acid cystine in their organs. The toxic […]
- What We Wish People Knew About Clinical Trials May 20, 2026Often, after decades of intensive scientific research, even the most promising potential new therapies come down to a critical final phase: courageous people stepping forward to participate in a clinical trial. For Clinical Trials Day this year, we’re celebrating a few of the many patients who inspire us, while highlighting important things you should know […]