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.

Nov 10, 2008
Edward Penhoet Steps Down as Vice Chair of Stem Cell Board But Will Remain on Board
Oct 20, 2008
The United Kingdom and California Announce International Collaboration To Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Sep 25, 2008
CIRM Sends Open Letter to Presidential Candidates Regarding Funding for Stem Cell Research on Stem Cell Awareness Day
Sep 25, 2008
CIRM Approves Program for Providing Loans to California Institutions
Sep 18, 2008
California and Victoria Host Stem Cell Awareness Day On September 25
Aug 28, 2008
CIRM Applauds the Reprogramming of Pancreas Cells to Produce Insulin Saying It Points to the Value in Pursuing All Research Paths in Regenerative Medicine
Aug 13, 2008
CIRM Announces New Faculty II Awards to Support Early Careers of Promising Stem Cell Researchers
Jul 23, 2008
Treasurer Lockyer Appoints San Jose Cardiologist Robert A. Quint to Governing Board of Stem Cell Research Institute
Jun 27, 2008
Dr. John Robson Joins CIRM As Vice President For Operations
Jun 27, 2008
$24 Million in New Stem Cell Research Funding Awarded to 25 California Institutions
Jun 18, 2008
Minister Clement, Governor Schwarzenegger Join Forces to Fight Cancer Through Cancer Stem Cell Research
Jun 18, 2008
Victoria and California Announce International Collaboration To Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
May 7, 2008
California Stem Cell Agency, Donors and 12 California Institutions Commit $1.1 Billion to Increase the Capacity for Stem Cell Research in California
Apr 8, 2008
CIRM Statement: First Clinical Trial Begins for a Therapy Enabled By CIRM Funding
Apr 5, 2008
CIRM Review Panel Makes Recommendations for Distribution Of $262 Million to Build Research Facilities in California
Mar 11, 2008
Dr. Marie Csete Joins CIRM as Chief Scientific Officer
Feb 28, 2008
CIRM Major Facilities Grant Program Expected To Deliver At Least $750 Million In Stem Cell Research Infrastructure To Califronia
Feb 27, 2008
Statement from the International Stem Cell Forum
Feb 15, 2008
CIRM To Host International Stem Cell Forum Annual Meeting In San Francisco — Gathering of 19 Member Nations To Take Place February 26-27
Feb 8, 2008
Fifty Applications Received for CIRM'S New Cell Lines Award
Feb 4, 2008
Fifty Nine Applications Received For Disease Team Planning Awards --Planning Grants that Fund Innovative Research Model to be Awarded in June 2008
Jan 28, 2008
CIRM Disagrees with President Bush's Misleading Position on Stem Cell Research
Jan 25, 2008
2007 CIRM Audit Results
Jan 17, 2008
ICOC Approves New Request for Applications for 14 New Faculty Awards Alan O. Trounson Officially Welcomed as New CIRM President
Jan 16, 2008
12 California Institutions to Advance in Application Process for CIRM Major Facilities Grants
Jan 15, 2008
CIRM New Cell Lines Awards Attracts 57 Letters Of Intent
Dec 28, 2007
CIRM Announces Extensive Interest In Disease Team Planning Awards
Dec 14, 2007
Recommendations To ICOC In First Round Of Major Facilities Grant Program Announced
Dec 12, 2007
CIRM Announces New Faculty Awards To Fund Next Generation Of Stem Cell Scientists
Dec 11, 2007
CIRM Comment on Dr. John Reed's Recusal Announcement
Dec 7, 2007
CIRM to Announce New Faculty Awards To Fund Next Generation of Stem Cell Scientists
Nov 14, 2007
Alan Trounson Commends Success With Primate Cells, Opposes Cloning Of Humans & Non-Human Primates
Oct 25, 2007
Applications Received For CIRM Major Facilities Grants: Application Review Process to Begin November 28th
Oct 10, 2007
Treasurer Lockyer Names Dr. Floyd Bloom to Independent Citizens Oversight Committee for Stem Cell Research Institute: Researcher Brings More Than 40 Years of Practice, Discovery and Leadership to Job
Oct 4, 2007
Treasurer Lockyer Announces Results of First Stem Cell Research Bond Sale — Individuals Buy $102.8 Million of $250 Million: Sale Makes State Nation’s Leader in Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Oct 3, 2007
RFA Concept Proposal: CIRM Program for the Development of New Pluripotent Human Stem Cell Lines
Oct 3, 2007
RFA Concept Proposal: Disease Team Planning Awards
Oct 3, 2007
Stem Cell Board Approves Two New Research Initiatives of $26 million to support research teams, new stem cell sources
Oct 2, 2007
Treasurer Lockyer Urges Californians to Participate in First Stem Cell Bond Issue: $250 Million Sale Makes State Leader in Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Oct 2, 2007
California Stem Cell Execs Praise Sale Of First Research Bonds: State Treasurer applauds “largest-ever investment in stem cell research”
Sep 13, 2007
Renowned Scientist to Lead California Stem Cell Institute: "An inspired choice"
Aug 31, 2007
Lt. Governor John Garamendi Appoints Dr. Marsha A. Chandler to Stem Cell Oversight Board
Aug 24, 2007
CIRM SOLICITS MAJOR FACILITIES GRANT APPLICATIONS: $227 million available for new stem cell labs
Aug 24, 2007
Chief Scientist Joins Stem Cell Institute Leadership Transition Team & Announces Future Role: Will continue as consultant to CIRM through June 2008
Aug 10, 2007
Strong Interest For CIRM New Faculty Awards: $85 Million Available to Support Promising Scientists
Aug 8, 2007
Stem Cell Institute Names Interim President
Jun 28, 2007
Stem Cell Institute Solicits New Faculty Award Proposals
Jun 20, 2007
California Stem Cell Institute Chair's Statement On Veto Of Federal Legislation
Jun 5, 2007
First Stem Cell Research Facilities Grants Approved: $50 million will fund new laboratories in California
May 31, 2007
Stem Cell Institute Holding Public Sessions: Building for Science and Cures: Assessing the Need for New Major Facilities in California

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