SCNT Report from CIRM/MRC Workshop
NYSCF scientists Scott Noggle and Dieter Egli presented at a workshop held in conjunction with this year’s ISSCR conference on somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). The...
1336 Results
Second Ever Clinical Trial Approved with Embryonic Stem Cells
Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) has developed a therapy for Stargardt’s Macular Degeneration using human embryonic stem cells. This is the second clinical trial using embryonic stem cells...
Hope for the Future – A NYSCF Short Film
This short film, which gives an update on the state of stem cell research and highlights some of NYSCF’s programs, premiered at the Fifth Annual Gala...
NYSCF Congratulates First Class of Investigators
The New York Stem Cell Foundation announced the inaugural class of Investigators. Each of the NYSCF-Robertson and NYSCF-Helmsley Investigators will receive up to $1.5 million over...
First Patient Treated with Embryonic Stem Cells
The first patient in the United States has been treated with embryonic stem cells. Geron Corp. announced that a recently paralyzed patient received an injection of...
Most Americans Support Embryonic Stem Cell Research
In a recent Harris Interactive Poll, it was discovered that approximately three quarters (73%) of Americans support human embryonic stem cell research. Read More»
Appeals Court Lifts Injunction on Stem Cell Research
The federal appeals court permanently lifted an injunction that barred the federal government from funding human embryonic stem cell research pending the outcome of a lawsuit...
Susan Solomon speaks on The Huffington Post
Susan Solomon, Co-founder and CEO of The New York Stem Cell Foundation wrote today about Judge Lamberth’s recent decision and the need for new legislation from Congress concerning...
Embryonic Stem Cell Ban Suspended
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington today suspended the recent ban on embryonic stem cell research while it reviews the decision made by District Judge...
US stem-cell chaos felt abroad
Nature, News “‘If the ruling stands, our collaboration is severely curtailed,’ wrote Benoit Bruneau in an e-mail to a UK-based colleague last week.” Read More»
Fix federal law on stem cell research
The New Haven Register “If total ban on use of embryo stands, research that could aid millions may stall.” Read More»
Embryonic stem cell research must continue
The New Haven Register “Chief Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the U.S. Districy Court in Washington recently issued a preliminary injunction that blocks federal funding for...
Stem-cell work thrown into limbo
Nature, News “Candace Kerr was working late on 23 August when a postdoc sent her the link to a CNN story in an email entitled: ‘Bad...
A law in time?
Nature “Human embryonic-stem-cell research in the United States has been dealt a potentially devastating blow by a federal judge, who last week issued an injunction halting...
NYSCF Expresses Disappointment in Court’s Decision to Halt Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research
On August 23rd, 2010, a Federal District Court issued a preliminary injunction to prevent federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research. Read NYSCF’s Statement below....
FDA challenges stem-cell clinic
Nature, News “How should clinics that treat patients with injections of their own stem cells be regulated?” Read More »
Scientists find new twist on drug screening to treat common childhood cancer
Eureka “TORONTO – A study led by scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) reveals a new method of identifying drugs to treat children suffering...
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Direct Reprogramming to Cardiomyocytes
Cell Stem Cell, Previews “Since MyoD was used to convert fibroblasts directly to skeletal muscle, biologists have tried to apply this strategy to generate other cell...
Interview with NYSCF Fellow Marco Seandel
Marco Seandel, MD, PhD, was named a NYSCF – Druckenmiller Fellow in 2008 and is in his third year of the NYSCF Fellowship Program. He was...
An eye to treating blindness
Nature, News & Views “Work on stem cells is one of the hottest research areas in biology. But are such studies of any therapeutic value? Fortunately,...
Nobelist Paul Nurse to Pilot Royal Society, London Superlab
Science, News of the Week “New York City, New York — In the late 1980s, working on yeast genetics experiments that would lead to a Nobel...
NYSCF — Robertson Stem Cell Prize
The NYSCF − Robertson Stem Cell Prize has been awarded annually since 2011 to an outstanding young stem cell scientist in recognition of significant and path...
Stem Cell Investigator Awards
The 2017 NYSCF – Robertson Stem Cell Investigator Award RFA is now open. Applications are due February 22, 2017. NYSCF is soliciting applications from early career investigators for...
NYSCF and CIRM form Collaboration
The New York Stem Cell Foundation and The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine have laid the foundation for a stem cell research collaboration in a joint...
NYSCF Awards Fellowships to Eight Innovative Stem Cell Scientists
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) today announced the award of eight new NYSCF-Druckenmiller Fellows. These postdoctoral scientists join 15 accomplished stem cell researchers from...