General Public

NYSCF – Robertson Stem Cell Investigator Alumnus Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, an expert immunologist at the University of Arizona who studies antibody responses to vaccines and infections, joins NYSCF CEO & Founder Susan L. Solomon, JD for a fireside conversation to talk about all things COVID-19 vaccines, variants, and immunity. Watch the panel.

Stem cell research has opened a new window into rare diseases and treatment possibilities. Hear from Matt Wilsey (Grace Science Foundation), Leena Panwala (INADcure Foundation), and Daniel Paull, PhD (NYSCF) about the unique challenges faced by rare disease patients and how stem cell research is advancing treatments and cures. Watch the panel and read the summary.

Hear from Pulitzer Prize winner Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, DPhil, global health expert Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA, NY COVID-19 Response Task Force member Gareth Rhodes, JD, and NYSCF CEO and Founder Susan L. Solomon, JD about the successes and challenges in vaccine distribution, and how we can chart a path back to ‘normalcy.’ Watch the panel and read the summary.

Now that vaccines have arrived, who is being prioritized on the vaccine list and how? Similarly, as lifesaving treatment breakthroughs emerge, how can we ensure that all vulnerable communities will benefit from them? Watch recording here.

Moderna founder, NYSCF – Robertson Stem Cell Investigator Alumnus, and NYSCF Board Member Derrick Rossi, PhD and NYSCF CEO & Founder Susan L. Solomon discuss exciting mRNA technology that has accelerated COVID-19 vaccines and what we can expect to see from these vaccines in the coming months. Watch recording here.

The NYSCF Innovator Community talk about the different stem cell models of COVID-19 they have developed, which are illuminating the ways the virus impacts our bodies and accelerating drug discovery. Watch recording here.

Why do neurons die in the brains of patients with diseases like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s? Mounting evidence has implicated inflammation in the brain as a source of toxicity to neurons. Watch recording here.

Recent breakthroughs that leverage the power of stem cells allow scientists to create patient-specific models of tumors called organoids, which offer scientists an unlimited supply of tumor tissue for research. Hear from our Women’s Reproductive Cancers Initiative leaders in cancer research and treatment for an interactive discussion on emerging opportunities to personalize cancer treatments. Watch recording here.

Hear from members of the NYSCF community on their promising new projects to accelerate treatments and diagnostics for COVID-19. Watch recording here.

NYSCF’s Senior Vice President of Research Scott Noggle, PhD leads this interactive 45-minute webinar to learn what we know about the biology of COVID-19, how our lab is using stem cell models to study the infection and its effects, and how the NYSCF community is uniting to combat the pandemic. Watch recording here.

Join Dr. de Peppo for this 45-minute webinar to hear about what his innovative work means for the future of bone implants, along with the various challenges he has overcome to bring his research closer to the clinic. Watch here.

Learn from the top minds in the field about the latest breakthroughs in translational stem cell research, including how stem cells are being used to illuminate disease mechanisms, discover new therapies, and advance precision medicine. Read the highlights and watch select panels.

For 98 years, we have used insulin therapy to treat the symptoms of type 1 diabetes (T1D), but there is still no cure for the disease. At a recent panel discussion held at the NYSCF Research Institute, scientists, clinicians, and patient advocates discussed the latest progress towards cures for T1D, including NYSCF’s work to develop a cell replacement therapy. Read more and watch the panel.

Alzheimer’s remains one of the most devastating diseases in the world, and though there are more than 44 million people with it worldwide, there are still no effective treatments or cures. If no breakthroughs are made, the disease will have cost us roughly one trillion dollars by 2030. What new treatment strategies are on the horizon for the millions of patients in need? Read more and watch the panel.

Hear from NYSCF scientists about the current state of regenerative medicine and its potential to cure diseases such as macular degeneration, bone diseases and injuries, neurodegenerative disorders, and more.

NYSCF’s annual Family Stem Cell Day hosts over 100 students and parents in our laboratories, with how hands-on activities and conversations with researchers to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM. Watch videos!

CRISPR gene editing has revolutionized biomedical research in under a decade. Hear from scientists and bioethicists as they explore the implications of gene editing technology for science, medicine, and humanity.

Women’s reproductive cancers – such as ovarian and cervical cancer – affect millions worldwide, but research and therapies are lagging behind. Discover how stem cells are shifting paradigms in the way these cancers are studied and treated with a discussion featuring members of NYSCF’s Women’s Reproductive Cancers Initiative. Read more.

Hear from stem cell researchers and NYSCF – Robertson Investigator Alumni Drs. Derrick Rossi and Paul Tesar about the science behind 4 innovative biotech companies that are advancing innovative therapies.

Hear from NYSCF CEO Susan L. Solomon at Business Insider’s IGNITION conference about how stem cells allow scientists to create living avatars of patients, opening the door for better understanding of disease and personalized treatments.

Join members of the John Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, patient advocates, and scientists to unpack issues surrounding ‘stem cell tourism’ — when clinics offer unapproved, dangerous stem cell treatments at high prices to exploit desperate patients. Read the summary of the event.

NYSCF – Robertson Neuroscience Investigator Alumnus Dr. Ed Boyden of MIT has spearheaded many out-of-the-box projects – everything from controlling brain activity with light to producing a movie aimed at treating Alzheimer’s. Watch Dr. Boyden describe his unique and exciting work.

NYSCF – Robertson Stem Cell Investigator Alumnus Dr. Feng Zhang of MIT is a pioneer in CRISPR gene editing technology. Listen to Dr. Zhang tell the story of discovering CRISPR and the many ways to leverage this tool to understand and treat disease.