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.

May 17, 2007
UC Davis, UC Merced and Buck Institute: Cooperate to Meet Stem Cell Oversight Requirements
May 16, 2007
Litigation Against California Stem Cell Project Ends: State Supreme Court Refuses Appeal of Constitutional Challenge
May 2, 2007
Stem Cell Board Names Acting President Interim Chief Scientific Officer
Apr 17, 2007
Stem Cell Institute President Resigns
Apr 11, 2007
Stem Cell Board Calls State Legislation 'Premature': New Research Grants Possible by Yearend
Mar 20, 2007
California Stem Cell Case Advances: Appellate Court denies petition for rehearing
Mar 16, 2007
$75 Mllion Boost For California Stem Cell Scientists: Assembly Speaker says California on the path to cures--State now largest source of funding for embryonic stem cell research
Mar 9, 2007
Stem Cell Institute Welcomes Dr. David Brenner To Board
Mar 1, 2007
CIRM Names Chief Legal Counsel: Deputy Attorney General to Join California Stem Cell Agency
Mar 1, 2007
Annual Audit Of Stem Cell Agency Complete: CIRM Again Receives Sound Marks for Fiscal Operations
Feb 27, 2007
Statement by Zach Hall, President of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, on the Bureau of State Audits Report on California's Stem Cell Agency
Feb 27, 2007
California Stem Cell Project Prevails: Appellate Court Affirms Constitutionality of Proposition 71
Feb 16, 2007
$45 Million Headed for Stem Cell Research in California
Feb 14, 2007
Statement by Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee:on the Close of the Appellate Court Hearing Concerning California's Stem Cell Agency
Feb 8, 2007
Media Advisory: California Appelate Court To Hear Stem Cell Litigation CIRM - Defends Constitutionality of State’s $3 Billion Research Initiative
Feb 6, 2007
CIRM Receives IOM Report On Risks To Egg Donors: Institute of Medicine Panel Identifies Need for Additional Research
Feb 5, 2007
CIRM Shared Laboratory Grants Draw Strong Interest: $48.5 million available for new research facilities in California.
Jan 18, 2007
Stem Cell Institute Solicits First Facilities Grant Proposals: $48.5 million available for new research laboratories in California
Jan 18, 2007
Appelate Court Sets Hearing for Stem Cell Litigation: Case challenging Prop 71 to be heard February 14th
Dec 7, 2006
CALIFORNIA STEM CELL BOARD APPROVES TERMS FOR GRANTS TO FOR-PROFIT RESEARCH ENTITIES Scientific Strategic Plan Adopted CIRM President Announces Retirement
Dec 4, 2006
California Stem Cell Board to Consider Requirements for Grants to For-Profit Research Entities: 10-Year Strategic Funding Plan Up for Adoption
Nov 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
Nov 14, 2006
CALIFORNIA STEM CELL RESEARCH GRANTS DRAW 70 PROPOSALS $80 million available for 25 grants
Nov 10, 2006
CALIFORNIA, UK SPONSOR GATHERING OF STEM CELL SCIENTISTS Stem Cell Leaders Foster International Collaboration
Nov 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
Nov 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
Oct 16, 2006
FIRST CALIFORNIA STEM CELL RESEARCH GRANTS DRAW 232 PROPOSALS $24 million available for 30 grants
Oct 9, 2006
CIRM NAMES CHIEF FINANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Senior UC Administrator Joins Stem Cell Institute
Oct 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
Sep 29, 2006
STEM CELL INSTITUTE'S FACILITIES WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER CRITERIA FOR GRANTS Briefings from Research Institution Executives on Capital Needs
Sep 21, 2006
STEM CELL INSTITUTE WELCOMES DR. RICARDO AZZIZ TO BOARD
Sep 5, 2006
CIRM NAMES INTERIM FINANCIAL OFFICER Veteran of State Government to Join Stem Cell Agency
Sep 5, 2006
CIRM SEEKS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
Aug 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
Aug 17, 2006
CIRM NAMES CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Seasoned Executive Joins Stem Cell Institute
Aug 2, 2006
STEM CELL AGENCY BOARD APPROVES PROPOSAL FOR HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH PROGRAM Governor Schwarzenegger-Authorized Loan Allows Science to Move Forward
Jul 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
Jul 21, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY PUBLIC MEETING WILL EXAMINE THE CHALLENGE OF DEVELOPING STEM CELL-RELATED THERAPIES AND DIAGNOSTICS FROM THE COMMERCIAL SECTOR PERSPECTIVE
Jul 20, 2006
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER DIRECTS $150 MILLION LOAN TO CALIFORNIA'S STEM CELL AGENCY
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jun 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
Jun 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
Apr 21, 2006
COURT UPHOLDS CONSTITUTIONALITY OF STEM CELL PROGRAM Judge Sabraw Declares Proposition 71 Constitutional in Its Entirety
Apr 10, 2006
STEM CELL INSTITUTE AWARDS FIRST SCIENTIFIC GRANTS 16 California Institutions Share $12.1 Million
Apr 6, 2006
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER APPOINTS DUANE ROTH TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Apr 6, 2006
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPROVES STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, GIFTS FOR SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES Board Passes Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 401
Apr 4, 2006
STEM CELL INSTITUTE RECEIVES $14 MILLION IN PRIVATE FUNDING Innovative Financing Program Wins Backing from State Officials

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