Catalyzing stem cell research

Regenerative Medicine
Lisa WillemseMichael Rudnicki

Abstract

In 2001, the Stem Cell Network was the first of its kind, a bold initiative to forge and nurture pan-Canadian collaborations involving researchers, engineers, clinicians and private and public sector partners. Canada's broad and deep pool of stem cell talent proved to be a fertile ground for such an initiative, giving rise to a strong, thriving network that, 7 years later, can list innovative cell expansion and screening technologies, early-phase clinical trials for stroke, pulmonary hypertension, muscular dystrophy and cornea replacement, and leading discourse on ethical, legal and social issues among its accomplishments. As it moves into its second and final phase of funding, the Stem Cell Network continues to push boundaries and has set its sights on overcoming the obstacles that impede the transfer of research findings to clinical applications, commercial products and public policy.

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Mar 15, 2005·FEBS Letters·Carolina Perez-IratxetaMiguel A Andrade
Mar 30, 2007·Nature·J Wade Harper
Apr 10, 2007·Nature Chemical Biology·Phedias DiamandisPeter B Dirks

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Jan 1, 2010·Rejuvenation Research·David Brindley, Natasha Davie
Oct 26, 2010·Nucleic Acids Research·Edward E HemphillCraig E Nelson
Dec 19, 2009·Regenerative Medicine·Chris Mason, Elisa Manzotti

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