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.

January 18, 2007
Appelate Court Sets Hearing for Stem Cell Litigation: Case challenging Prop 71 to be heard February 14th

December 7, 2006
CALIFORNIA STEM CELL BOARD APPROVES TERMS FOR GRANTS TO FOR-PROFIT RESEARCH ENTITIES Scientific Strategic Plan Adopted CIRM President Announces Retirement

December 4, 2006
California Stem Cell Board to Consider Requirements for Grants to For-Profit Research Entities: 10-Year Strategic Funding Plan Up for Adoption

November 20, 2006
$181 Million Headed For Stem Cell Institute: California Philanthropists Extend Support to Stem Cell Research, State’s $150 Million Loan Clears Last Hurdle

November 14, 2006
CALIFORNIA STEM CELL RESEARCH GRANTS DRAW 70 PROPOSALS $80 million available for 25 grants

November 10, 2006
CALIFORNIA, UK SPONSOR GATHERING OF STEM CELL SCIENTISTS Stem Cell Leaders Foster International Collaboration

November 7, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY STEM CELL INSTITUTE’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER GRANTS REQUIREMENTS FOR FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES Policy Intended to Encourage Treatment Development

November 7, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY STEM CELL INSTITUTE’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER GRANTS REQUIREMENTS FOR FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES Policy Intended to Encourage Treatment Development

November 2, 2006
A Statement from Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee for the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) on the cooperative effort to close $31 million in Bond Anticipation Notes and $150 million General Fund l

October 16, 2006
FIRST CALIFORNIA STEM CELL RESEARCH GRANTS DRAW 232 PROPOSALS $24 million available for 30 grants

October 9, 2006
CIRM NAMES CHIEF FINANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Senior UC Administrator Joins Stem Cell Institute

October 4, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY STEM CELL INSTITUTE BOARD TO CONSIDER PROPOSED SCIENTIFIC STRATEGIC PLAN 10-Year Blueprint for Investing $3 Billion in Stem Cell Research

September 29, 2006
STEM CELL INSTITUTE’S FACILITIES WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER CRITERIA FOR GRANTS Briefings from Research Institution Executives on Capital Needs

September 21, 2006
STEM CELL INSTITUTE WELCOMES DR. RICARDO AZZIZ TO BOARD

September 5, 2006
CIRM NAMES INTERIM FINANCIAL OFFICER Veteran of State Government to Join Stem Cell Agency

September 5, 2006
CIRM SEEKS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

August 22, 2006
CIRM Solicits First Research Grant Proposals: First $100 Million Committed to Fund Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research At California Institutions Over Four Years

August 17, 2006
CIRM NAMES CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Seasoned Executive Joins Stem Cell Institute

August 2, 2006
STEM CELL AGENCY BOARD APPROVES PROPOSAL FOR HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH PROGRAM Governor Schwarzenegger-Authorized Loan Allows Science to Move Forward

July 28, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY INDEPENDENT CIITZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER PLANS FOR USE OF NEW FUNDS Board Also to Consider Regulations and Update on Strategic Plan

July 21, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY PUBLIC MEETING WILL EXAMINE THE CHALLENGE OF DEVELOPING STEM CELL-RELATED THERAPIES AND DIAGNOSTICS FROM THE COMMERCIAL SECTOR PERSPECTIVE

July 20, 2006
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER DIRECTS $150 MILLION LOAN TO CALIFORNIA’S STEM CELL AGENCY

July 18, 2006
A Statement from Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee for the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine On the Vote by the U.S. Senate on Legislation that Directly Impacts Progress of Stem Cell Research in the U.S

July 18, 2006
A Statement from Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee for the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine On the Vote by the U.S. Senate on Legislation that Directly Impacts Progress of Stem Cell Research in the U.S

July 12, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY PUBLIC SCIENTIFIC MEETING WILL EXAMINE THE CHALLENGE OF BRINGING BASIC RESEARCH TO THE CLINIC Stem Cell Agency Sponsors Second Meeting to Inform the Public and Board Members on the Strategic Plan

June 21, 2006
FIRST ANNUAL AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CALIFORNIA’S STEM CELL AGENCY IS COMPLETED Copy of the Report Available on CIRM Web Site

June 21, 2006
FIRST ANNUAL AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CALIFORNIA’S STEM CELL AGENCY IS COMPLETED Copy of the Report Available on CIRM Web Site

June 14, 2006
Stem Cell Agency Files Motion to Expedite Appeal Legal Counsel Argues for Quick Resolution

May 30, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY INDEPENDENT CIITZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER GRANTS ADMINISTRATION POLICY, UPDATES ON STRATEGIC PLAN, AND GOVERNANCE AND LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

May 24, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY PUBLIC SCIENTIFIC MEETING WILL EXAMINE FUNDING STRUCTURES FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH AND THERAPIES Stem Cell Agency Organizes Meetings for Governing Board and the Public to Hear Expert Information on Strategic Plan

April 21, 2006
COURT UPHOLDS CONSTITUTIONALITY OF STEM CELL PROGRAM Judge Sabraw Declares Proposition 71 Constitutional in Its Entirety

April 10, 2006
STEM CELL INSTITUTE AWARDS FIRST SCIENTIFIC GRANTS 16 California Institutions Share $12.1 Million

April 6, 2006
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER APPOINTS DUANE ROTH TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

April 6, 2006
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPROVES STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, GIFTS FOR SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES Board Passes Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 401

April 4, 2006
STEM CELL INSTITUTE RECEIVES $14 MILLION IN PRIVATE FUNDING Innovative Financing Program Wins Backing from State Officials

April 4, 2006
Media Advisory: ICOC To Consider Strategic Plan And Grants Administration Policy

March 7, 2006
A Statement from Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, on the Passing of Dana Reeve

March 7, 2006
A Statement from Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, on the Passing of Dana Reeve

March 2, 2006
Statement by Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, on the Close of the Trial Concerning California’s Stem Cell Agency

March 2, 2006
Statement by Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, on the Close of the Trial Concerning California’s Stem Cell Agency

February 23, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY Trial Set For Monday 2/27 In Alameda County Superiour Court For Suit Delaying Stem Cell Bond Issuance

February 10, 2006
International Stem Cell Forum Welcomes California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

February 10, 2006
ICOC RATIFIES KEY POLICIES FOR CIRM-FUNDED RESEARCH Members Unanimously Approve CIRM Regulations and Intellectual Property Policy

February 7, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY ICOC TO CONSIDER TWO KEY POLICIES FOR CIRM-FUNDED RESEARCH Draft Policies from Standards Working Group and Intellectual Property Task Force Await Final Review

February 2, 2006
Statement by Bernard Lo, M.D., Co-Chair of the Scientific and Medical Accountability Standards Working Group: Approval of Draft Regulations for Research Funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

January 31, 2006
Scientific and Medical Accountability Standards Working Group An Update from January 30th Meeting

January 30, 2006
Opening Statement by Sherry Lansing, Co-Chair of the Scientific and Medical Accountability Standards Working Group, on the Draft Regulations for Research Funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

January 26, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO FINALIZE DRAFT REGULATIONS FOR RESEARCH FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

January 3, 2006
Gayle Wilson Resigns from ICOC, Will Continue to Advise CIRM

December 2, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY ICOC to Discuss Intellectual Property and Administrative Policies for Training Grants

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