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Brain Disease Research Gets a New Backdrop: Space
If you picture where brain disease research takes place, you might conjure an image of a laboratory full of white-coated scientists tinkering with microscopes and pipettes....
How the ‘Stars of the Brain’ Could Protect Us From Neurodegeneration
The Context: Glia – the brain’s helper cells – are often overlooked in disease research, but are known to play both supportive roles for neurons, and...
Marissa Scavuzzo and Paul Tesar Are Showing That ‘Helper Cells’ Are Much More Than That
NYSCF – Robertson Stem Cell Investigator Alumnus Paul Tesar, DPhil, and NYSCF – Druckenmiller Fellow Marissa Scavuzzo, PhD, of Case Western Reserve University are determined to...
For Brain Disease Research, Patients Lead the Way
“There are 55 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, 2.8 million living with multiple sclerosis, and 10 million with Parkinson’s,” shared NYSCF Vice...
Stem Cells, mRNA Vaccines, and Snakes: An Evening with Derrick Rossi
Earlier this month, NYSCF hosted an intimate conversation with Interim CEO Derrick Rossi, PhD, who shared the journey of his already long and storied career in...
Killer Astrocytes, Tackling Neurodegeneration, and Sending Cells to Space: Valentina Fossati Reflects on Her Career
“I moved to New York in 2006, exactly when [Shinya] Yamanaka made the groundbreaking discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells, which was completely revolutionizing the way...
2022 in Review
As NYSCF enters 2023, we’re taking a moment to look back at the defining moments of 2022. Whether it was gathering in person again for our...
Scientist, Entrepreneur, and Hockey Dad: Meet NYSCF Interim CEO Derrick Rossi
Even if you don’t know Derrick Rossi, PhD, you almost certainly know Moderna: the company behind mRNA vaccine technology he co-founded that is protecting millions from...
Showing Up for Patients: Highlights of the 2022 NYSCF Gala & Science Fair
“I believe in the power of stem cell science to change the lives of patients and their families,” remarked NYSCF Interim CEO Derrick Rossi, PhD, as...
Media Advisory: The NYSCF Annual Conference on Translational Stem Cell Research
The New York Stem Cell Foundation’s (NYSCF) 16th Annual Conference convenes global leaders in stem cell research to present their latest progress towards treatments and cures...
Stem Cell Science in Action: NYSCF Introduces New Drug Discovery Platform at SNF Nostos Conference
“My colleagues and I are delighted to bring the NYSCF lab to you here at SNF Nostos Health today, and to show you in real time...
When Good Brain Cells Go Bad: New Findings from NYSCF and Johns Hopkins Precision Medicine Initiative
The Context: Astrocytes are support cells in the brain that help our neurons function properly. However, these typically helpful cells can ‘go rogue’ or ‘reactive’ in...
Replacing the Brain’s Cleanup Machinery to Treat Neurological Disease
The Context: Microglia are resident immune cells of the brain that are constantly patrolling the central nervous system to eliminate dead or damaged cells. Defects in...
2021 in Review
2021 has been a banner year for science. With your support, we opened a new laboratory for creating clinical-grade cells to treat blindness, created stem cell...
Translating Discoveries into Medicine, Advancing Equity in Science, and New Cancer Therapies: Watch Highlights of the 2021 NYSCF Conference
On October 19th and 20th, we hosted the sixteenth annual NYSCF Conference on translational stem cell research. This year’s meeting, held virtually for the second consecutive...
Showing Up For Science: Highlights of the NYSCF Gala
On October 5th, celebrities, scientists, and supporters ‘showed up for science’ at the The 2021 New York Stem Cell Foundation Gala. Hosted by CNN’s Chief Medical...
The Stem Cell Science You Won’t Want to Miss at The NYSCF Conference
Annually for the past 15 years, the NYSCF Conference has showcased the latest cutting-edge findings in translational stem cell research, gathering world-renowned multi-disciplinary speakers and 500+...
Amplifying Patient Voices to Drive Multiple Sclerosis Research
Every multiple sclerosis (MS) patient has a different experience, and understanding these experiences is imperative for effectively treating all patients. How can we repair the neurodegeneration...
A Clearer Window Into Disease: Meet the Opera Phenix Microscope
At the root of every major disease of our time is the simple question: what is going wrong with our cells? Once scientists know exactly how...
Valentina Fossati Explains Why We Sent Patient Cells to Space
Cover photo: Dr. Valentina Fossati (NYSCF) and Jason Stein (Aspen Neuroscience) prepare cells for launch. Photo credit: Space Tango Why send cells affected by multiple sclerosis...
Showing Up for Science: Celebrities and Stem Cells Take Center Stage at the NYSCF Gala
Hosted by CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta, MD, this year’s New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute Gala & Science Fair went virtual for the...
Does Brain Inflammation Trigger Neurodegeneration? If So, it Could Open the Door for New Therapies
Today, more than 6 million Americans suffer from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis, and as our society ages, that number is only...
NYSCF Scientists Create the ‘Stars’ of the Brain and Capture Their Rogue Behavior in Disease
Read the press release here. You may not have heard of astrocytes before, but your body is full of them: they make up more than...
When Astrocytes Attack: Stem Cell Model Shows Possible Mechanism Behind Neurodegeneration
Human stem-cell-derived astrocytes can be triggered to become toxic to neurons, opening the door for new understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Featured image credit: Christina...