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.

Apr 4, 2006
Media Advisory: ICOC To Consider Strategic Plan And Grants Administration Policy
Mar 7, 2006
A Statement from Robert Klein, Chairman of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, on the Passing of Dana Reeve
Mar 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
Feb 23, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY Trial Set For Monday 2/27 In Alameda County Superiour Court For Suit Delaying Stem Cell Bond Issuance
Feb 10, 2006
International Stem Cell Forum Welcomes California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Feb 10, 2006
ICOC RATIFIES KEY POLICIES FOR CIRM-FUNDED RESEARCH Members Unanimously Approve CIRM Regulations and Intellectual Property Policy
Feb 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
Feb 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
Jan 31, 2006
Scientific and Medical Accountability Standards Working Group An Update from January 30th Meeting
Jan 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
Jan 26, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO FINALIZE DRAFT REGULATIONS FOR RESEARCH FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Jan 3, 2006
Gayle Wilson Resigns from ICOC, Will Continue to Advise CIRM
Dec 2, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY ICOC to Discuss Intellectual Property and Administrative Policies for Training Grants
Nov 30, 2005
Statement by Robert Klein, Chair of the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee, Regarding Judge Sabraw's Ruling
Nov 29, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY Standards Working Group to Consider Informed Consent and Ethical Derivation of Stem Cells
Nov 17, 2005
Statement by Robert Klein Chair of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee Regarding Today’s Hearing at Alameda County Superior Court
Nov 1, 2005
STEM CELL AGENCY OPENS DOORS IN SAN FRANCISCO Mayor Newsom and Chairman Klein Cut Ribbon at New Headquarters
Oct 25, 2005
Statement by Zach W. Hall, Ph.D., CIRM President Regarding the Progress of Standards Working Group’s Meeting in Los Angeles
Oct 21, 2005
Media Advisory Intellectual Property Task Force to Meet for First Time In Sacramento
Oct 12, 2005
Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Oct 12, 2005
RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, HOSPITALS, UNIVERSITIES, PATIENT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF CIRM AND A SWIFT RESOLUTION OF LAWSUIT Astronaut and Scientist Buzz Aldrin Backs Stem Cell Research in California
Sep 28, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY FIRST SCIENTIFIC MEETING FOR CALIFORNIA’S STEM CELL AGENCY TO IDENTIFY PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
Sep 23, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON DRAFT CIRM GUIDELINES FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH IN SAN FRANCISCO
Sep 20, 2005
Statement by Robert Klein, Chair of the Independent Citizen’s Oversight Committee Regarding Appointment of Type II Diabetes Patient Advocate
Sep 16, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON DRAFT CIRM GUIDELINES FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH IN SACRAMENTO
Sep 9, 2005
ICOC APPROVES FIRST STEM CELL GRANTS IN CALIFORNIA CIRM Program Will Train Next Generation of Stem Cell Researchers
Sep 9, 2005
ZACH HALL APPOINTED PERMANENT PRESIDENT OF THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Sep 6, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY ICOC TO ANNOUNCE CIRM TRAINING PROGRAM AT UPCOMING MEETING IN SACRAMENTO
Aug 26, 2005
CIRM TO INITIATE PUBLIC SESSIONS ON GUIDELINES FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH Additional Advice Sought from Public Goes beyond Traditional APA Process
Aug 23, 2005
Statement Regarding New Stem Cell Fusion Technique By Zach W. Hall, Ph.D., Interim President
Aug 12, 2005
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE PRESS RELEASE: ICOC Approves Contract Policies, Refinements To Conflicts Of Interest For Working Groups Board Formalizes Position on Federal Legislation
Aug 4, 2005
Statement by Robert Klein, Chair of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee Regarding Today’s Ruling by the Alameda County Superior Court
Aug 3, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY ICOC TO Address Governance Issues, Conflict of Interest Policy Updates, and New Scientific Member for Grants Working Group
Jul 29, 2005
FIRST SCIENTIFIC MEETING FOR CALIFORNIA’S STEM CELL AGENCY TO CHART NEW DIRECTIONS FOR RESEARCH Experts from Around the World to Convene in San Francisco
Jul 25, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: GOVERNANCE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING ON 7/29/05 TO CONSIDER BUDGET AND CONTRACTING POLICIES
Jul 15, 2005
ICOC CREATES GOVERNANCE SUBCOMMITTEE, APPROVES RULES FOR FACILITIES WORKING GROUP Governance Subcommittee to Focus on Strategic Plan, Bylaws and Contracts
Jul 12, 2005
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE PRESS RELEASE: INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPROVES POLICY ENHANCEMENTS Staff to Present Final Refinements to ICOC in August
Jul 11, 2005
Statement by Zach Hall, Ph.D., Interim President, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Regarding Legal Challenges to Proposition 71
Jul 6, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY ICOC TO ADDRESS LEGISLATIVE POLICY ENHANCEMENTS, GOVERNANCE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN IRVINE
Jul 6, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY PROMINENT NEUROSCIENTISTS DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL OF STEM CELLS TO ADVANCE TREATMENT OF SPINAL CORD INJURIES - Spinal Cord Injury Patients Share Their Experiences -
Jul 5, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER GUIDELINES FOR STATE FUNDED STEM CELL RESEARCH IN CALIFORNIA
Jun 23, 2005
CIRM AND SF FORMALIZE RELATIONSHIP Newsom and Klein Sign Agreement Certifying San Francisco’s Bid
Jun 20, 2005
LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES POLICY ENHANCEMENTS Additions Vigorously Respond to California’s Public and Legislature
Jun 9, 2005
ICOC APPOINTS MEMBERS TO SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH FACILITIES WORKING GROUP
Jun 6, 2005
ICOC ACCEPTS $5 MILLION PRIVATE DONATION, MEETS WITH LEGISLATORS ATMEETING IN SACRAMENTO - Also Appoints Members of Scientific and Medical Research Facilities Working Group -
Jun 2, 2005
California Stem Cell Agency Receives 27 Letters of Intent for First Grants Program
Jun 1, 2005
ICOC to Address Legislation and Working Groups; Will Hear Update on CIRM and Stem Cell Science in Sacramento on June 6
May 26, 2005
Statement by Robert Klein,Chair of the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
May 24, 2005
Statement by Robert Klein, Chair of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee and Statement by Interim President Zach Hall, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
May 23, 2005
ICOC TAKES A STAND ON PENDING STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION ON STEM CELL RESEARCH

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