Press Releases
CIRM-funded research programs are helping turn stem cells into cures. Browse our press release archive below to find out the latest advances. For even more breaking news, visit our blog, The Stem Cellar.
February 25, 2015
CIRM-funded Program Invests More Than $11 Million in Stem Cell Genomics Research Collaborations
CIRM-funded Program Invests More Than $11 Million in Stem Cell Genomics Research Collaborations
December 11, 2014
Stem Cell Agency Board Approves $50 Million for CIRM 2.0, a “Radical Overhaul” of How it Drives Development of Stem Cell Treatments
Stem Cell Agency Board Approves $50 Million for CIRM 2.0, a “Radical Overhaul” of How it Drives Development of Stem Cell Treatments
December 1, 2014
Stem Cell Agency & Israel Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research
Stem Cell Agency & Israel Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research
November 19, 2014
Poland and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Poland and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
September 17, 2014
Stem Cell Agency Invests $16 million To Fight Diabetes and Announces Plan to Launch CIRM 2.0
Stem Cell Agency Invests $16 million To Fight Diabetes and Announces Plan to Launch CIRM 2.0
August 26, 2014
Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury To Start Clinical Trial Funded by California’s Stem Cell Agency
Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury To Start Clinical Trial Funded by California’s Stem Cell Agency
August 21, 2014
World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Company Signs Agreement with ViaCyte for a Stem Cell Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Company Signs Agreement with ViaCyte for a Stem Cell Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
August 19, 2014
Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Funded by California Stem Cell Agency Cleared To Begin Clinical Trial
Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Funded by California Stem Cell Agency Cleared To Begin Clinical Trial
August 12, 2014
Dr. David Higgins appointed as Patient Advocate for Parkinson’s disease to Stem Cell Agency Board
Dr. David Higgins appointed as Patient Advocate for Parkinson’s disease to Stem Cell Agency Board
July 17, 2014
Type 1 Diabetes Therapy Funded by Stem Cell Agency Submits Application to Start Clinical Trial
Type 1 Diabetes Therapy Funded by Stem Cell Agency Submits Application to Start Clinical Trial
July 9, 2014
Statement Regarding Former CIRM President’s New Position on a Stem Cell Company’s Board
Statement Regarding Former CIRM President’s New Position on a Stem Cell Company’s Board
May 29, 2014
Stem Cell Agency Invests $32 Million Toward Therapies For Spinal Cord Injury and HIV/AIDS
Stem Cell Agency Invests $32 Million Toward Therapies For Spinal Cord Injury and HIV/AIDS
March 13, 2014
Stem Cell Agency Approves $72 million to Accelerate Promising Projects Toward the Clinic
Stem Cell Agency Approves $72 million to Accelerate Promising Projects Toward the Clinic
January 29, 2014
Stem Cell Agency Funds More Than $66 Million in Research Including New Genomics Initiative
Stem Cell Agency Funds More Than $66 Million in Research Including New Genomics Initiative
December 23, 2013
Heart Disease Therapy Cleared for Phase 2 Clinical Trial to be Funded by Stem Cell Agency
Heart Disease Therapy Cleared for Phase 2 Clinical Trial to be Funded by Stem Cell Agency
December 12, 2013
Stem Cell Agency Board Funds More than $61 million in Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease and Vision Loss and Sets New Focus
Stem Cell Agency Board Funds More than $61 million in Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease and Vision Loss and Sets New Focus
September 30, 2013
Research funded by stem cell agency leads to novel fertility treatment, one child born
Research funded by stem cell agency leads to novel fertility treatment, one child born
July 25, 2013
Stem Cell Agency’s Board Approves $70 Million Plan to Develop Innovative Alpha Clinics
Stem Cell Agency’s Board Approves $70 Million Plan to Develop Innovative Alpha Clinics
July 9, 2013
First Patient Treated in Clinical Trial Testing an Innovative Stem Cell Treatment for HIV/AIDS
First Patient Treated in Clinical Trial Testing an Innovative Stem Cell Treatment for HIV/AIDS
January 31, 2013
Stem Cell Agency Generating $286 Million in Taxes for California and 38,000 Jobs with Grants Awarded So Far
Stem Cell Agency Generating $286 Million in Taxes for California and 38,000 Jobs with Grants Awarded So Far
January 24, 2013
Stem Cell Agency’s Governing Board Proposes Dramatic Changes in Response to IOM Report
Stem Cell Agency’s Governing Board Proposes Dramatic Changes in Response to IOM Report