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.
December 6, 2012
Institute of Medicine Report Praises Stem Cell Agency as a “Bold Social Innovation”
Institute of Medicine Report Praises Stem Cell Agency as a “Bold Social Innovation”
November 8, 2012
UC Santa Barbara Opens New Research Facility – 12th and final CIRM-funded Regenerative Medicine lab
UC Santa Barbara Opens New Research Facility – 12th and final CIRM-funded Regenerative Medicine lab
October 25, 2012
Stem Cell Agency Awards Almost $20 million to Companies Developing Therapies for Diabetes and a Potentially Deadly Blood Disorder
Stem Cell Agency Awards Almost $20 million to Companies Developing Therapies for Diabetes and a Potentially Deadly Blood Disorder
September 6, 2012
Heart disease, blindness, Alzheimer’s and muscular dystrophy research get multi-million dollar funding boost from Stem Cell Agency
Heart disease, blindness, Alzheimer’s and muscular dystrophy research get multi-million dollar funding boost from Stem Cell Agency
May 24, 2012
California’s Stem Cell Agency Announces International Collaborations and $69 Million in New Research Funding
California’s Stem Cell Agency Announces International Collaborations and $69 Million in New Research Funding
March 29, 2012
California’s state stem cell agency extends its collaborative research funding network to South America
California’s state stem cell agency extends its collaborative research funding network to South America
March 21, 2012
CIRM approves $1.7 million for high school research opportunities fostering creativity
CIRM approves $1.7 million for high school research opportunities fostering creativity
January 20, 2012
Scotland and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Scotland and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
January 17, 2012
CIRM allocates $40 million to support stem cell genomics, speeding development of therapies for patients
CIRM allocates $40 million to support stem cell genomics, speeding development of therapies for patients
December 8, 2011
CIRM approves $27 million for initiatives to accelerate promising stem cell research projects
CIRM approves $27 million for initiatives to accelerate promising stem cell research projects
November 14, 2011
Geron discontinues stem cell program, CIRM optimistic about future of stem cell therapies
Geron discontinues stem cell program, CIRM optimistic about future of stem cell therapies
October 26, 2011
CIRM allocates $38 million for programs to foster young scientists and fund basic stem cell discoveries
CIRM allocates $38 million for programs to foster young scientists and fund basic stem cell discoveries
September 28, 2011
Advocates to Celebrate Stem Cell Awareness Day Around the Globe October 5, Gather in Pasadena for World Summit
Advocates to Celebrate Stem Cell Awareness Day Around the Globe October 5, Gather in Pasadena for World Summit
July 27, 2011
CIRM applauds decision to reject lawsuit that could have halted federal funding for stem cell research
CIRM applauds decision to reject lawsuit that could have halted federal funding for stem cell research
June 23, 2011
CIRM Allocates $30 million to Seize Stem Cell Research Opportunities, Accelerate the Pace of New Cures
CIRM Allocates $30 million to Seize Stem Cell Research Opportunities, Accelerate the Pace of New Cures
May 4, 2011
CIRM awards $25 million to support spinal cord injury trial, $37.7 million for basic stem cell science
CIRM awards $25 million to support spinal cord injury trial, $37.7 million for basic stem cell science
April 29, 2011
Statement regarding U.S. appeals court decision overturning the preliminary injunction on human embryonic stem cell research
Statement regarding U.S. appeals court decision overturning the preliminary injunction on human embryonic stem cell research
March 21, 2011
CIRM Signs Agreement with France – As the French Debate the Ethics of Stem Cell Science
CIRM Signs Agreement with France – As the French Debate the Ethics of Stem Cell Science
March 10, 2011
CIRM extends support to shared labs, providing $22 million to a program that leverages grants and enables collaboration
CIRM extends support to shared labs, providing $22 million to a program that leverages grants and enables collaboration
January 26, 2011
CIRM Generating 25,000 Jobs and $200 million in Taxes for California with Grants Awarded So Far—with More to Come
CIRM Generating 25,000 Jobs and $200 million in Taxes for California with Grants Awarded So Far—with More to Come
January 26, 2011
Stem Cell Agency Governing Board Will Swear in Two New Board Members January 27 Along with Nine Reappointed Members
Stem Cell Agency Governing Board Will Swear in Two New Board Members January 27 Along with Nine Reappointed Members
January 20, 2011
CIRM Appoints National Expert on Drug Development and Regulation as Vice President, Research and Development
CIRM Appoints National Expert on Drug Development and Regulation as Vice President, Research and Development
December 15, 2010
CIRM Governing Board re-elects Robert Klein as Chair, Senator Art Torres and Duane Roth as co-Vice Chairs
CIRM Governing Board re-elects Robert Klein as Chair, Senator Art Torres and Duane Roth as co-Vice Chairs
December 3, 2010
Robert Klein Reacts to Nomination to Second Term as Chair of CIRM Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Robert Klein Reacts to Nomination to Second Term as Chair of CIRM Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee
November 11, 2010
CIRM Governing Board Endorses Federal Stem Cell Research Bills, Approves $1.6 Million in Funding
CIRM Governing Board Endorses Federal Stem Cell Research Bills, Approves $1.6 Million in Funding
October 27, 2010
Three CIRM-Funded Stem Cell Research Buildings Open In One Week —More Science, More Jobs, More Therapies
Three CIRM-Funded Stem Cell Research Buildings Open In One Week —More Science, More Jobs, More Therapies
October 21, 2010
CIRM funds $72 million to translate basic discoveries into new therapies, recruit stem cell leaders to California
CIRM funds $72 million to translate basic discoveries into new therapies, recruit stem cell leaders to California
October 7, 2010
Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
August 23, 2010
Statement Regarding US District Court Ruling Freezing NIH Funding of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Statement Regarding US District Court Ruling Freezing NIH Funding of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research