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CIRM is California's Stem Cell Agency. Our mission is to accelerate stem cell treatments for patients with unmet medical needs by funding promising stem cell research in California.
Mission: Accelerate stem cell research to patients with unmet medical needs.
The changes include supplemental support for CIRM-funded COVID-19 clinical trials as well as requiring these trials to include more underserved and disproportionately affected populations.
Today the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) expanded efforts related to the $5 million in emergency funding for the CIRM COVID-19 program. The new guideli…
Why COVID-19 is nothing new for some people https://bit.ly/3bQiDiX
Frances Saldana is one of the most remarkable women I know. She has lost all three of her children to Huntington’s disease (HD) – a nasty, fatal disease that steadily destroys the nerve…
Be part of the Rare on the Road virtual event coming up next month.
Since 2017, Global Genes and the EveryLife Foundation have partnered to host RARE on the Road events around the country, developing the next generation of advocacy leaders. This year, due to the coronavirus crisis, we are hosting RARE on the Road virtually.
With feedback from the community, we designed a unique two-part virtual experience that will empower attendees to build their skill set, enhance their knowledge, engage in advocacy, and network with their local rare disease community.
These events are geared toward rare disease community members who want to tell their rare disease story, make an impact in the lives of others, and connect locally with fellow rare disease community members. Register for Part I, Part II or both!
Part I is an Interactive Webinar on June 23rd featuring special guest speakers, including a rare disease patient and a policy expert.
Part II is a series of RARE Chats that will focus on issues and resources specific to California, Louisiana, Minnesota, and North Carolina.
To register, go here: https://raretour.org/. The deadline to register is June 15th. To receive a RARE Care Package, participants must register by June 1st.
We hope to see you online June 23rd and 24th!
Julia Jenkins
Executive Director
EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
RARE on the Road 2020 Since 2017, Global Genes and the EveryLife Foundation have partnered to host RARE on the Road events around the country, developing the next generation of advocacy leaders. This year, due to the coronavirus crisis, we are hosting RARE on the Road virtually! With fee...
Encouraging news about stem cell treatments for two deadly disorders https://bit.ly/2WILkKn
Dr. Stephanie Cherqui Last week saw a flurry of really encouraging reports from projects that CIRM has supported. We blogged about two of them last Wednesday, but here’s another two programs showin…
Stem Cell Agency funds new clinical trials for COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease https://bit.ly/2LtDkqd
Coronavirus particles, illustration. Today the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) approved new clinical trials for COVID-19 and sickle cell disease (SCD) a…
Stem cells open door to developing treatments for deadly immune disorder and muscle wasting disease https://bit.ly/2zEKhSn
Severe Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-1 (LAD-1) is a rare condition that causes the immune system to malfunction and reduces its ability to fight off viruses and bacteria. Over time the repeated inf…
Big boost for company trying to cure a vision destroying disease https://bit.ly/2YSIUKx
Two new research institutes to broaden its impact on unsolved diseases
Dr. Melanie Ott (left) and Dr. Alexander Marson (right)Image Credit: Gladstone Institutes In a previous blog post, we talked about how scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have shifted their curr…
Using his brain to unlock the secrets of our brains https://bit.ly/3c5VIRw
Dr. Larry Goldstein: Photo courtesy UCSD You know you are working with some of the finest scientific minds in the world when they get elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences (NAS). …
Facebook Live "Ask the Stem Cell Team" about Parkinson's disease
Kudos to Keck's kidney king https://bit.ly/2z5645A
Dr. Andy McMahon: Photo courtesy USC Andy McMahon is one of the most understated, humble and low-key people you are ever likely to meet. He’s also one of the smartest. And he has a collection of ti…
Repurposing treatments to help with the global pandemic
Dr. Linda Marbán To help with the coronavirus pandemic, many scientists are repurposing previously developed approaches or treatments to see if they can be used to treat patients with COVID-19. Cap…
Does COVID-19 pose a bigger risk for people with Parkinson’s disease? https://bit.ly/35rGynn
While the world has been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic, the virus poses an increased threat to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Having a compromised immune system, particularl…
Two promising new technologies that could be translated to enable broad use and improve patient care for COVID-19
Dr. Brigitte Gomperts (left) and Dr. Gay Crooks (right), UCLAImage Credit: UCLA Broad Stem Cell Center This past Friday, the CIRM Board approved funding for its first clinical study for COVID-19. I…
We're getting ready to host a special Facebook Live "Ask the Stem Cell Team" about Parkinson's Disease. It's Tuesday, May 5th at noon. Some great experts talking about the latest stem cell research for Parkinson's.
The clinical study will use blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat those with the virus
Dr. John Zaia, City of hope Today the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) continued its commitment to help with the coronavirus pandemic by awarding $749,99…
There may be a fairy tail (!) ending for the three blind mice https://bit.ly/2RXUksg
When I first saw the headline for this story I thought of the nursery rhyme about the three blind mice. Finally, they’ll be able to see the farmer’s wife coming at them with a carving knife. But th…
Tomorrow at 9:30AM PST join CIRM Board member Lauren Miller on Instagram Live with Alzheimer’s and brain health expert, Dr. Lisa Mosconi. Together they will discuss Dr. Mosconi’s recently released book “The XX Brain” and delve into women’s brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention. Lauren’s Instagram user name is @laurenmillerrogen
Umbilical cord stem cells could help patients with severe lung inflammation
Dr. Camillo Ricordi, principal investigator of a stem cell trial for COVID-19 at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Image Credit: Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Website A tea…
Little Ronnie has something to teach all of us about endurance during a time of crisis https://bit.ly/2VgEmvd
Like many kids, let’s face it, many adults too, Ronav “Ronnie” Kashyap is getting a little bored stuck inside all day during the coronavirus pandemic. This video, shot by his dad Pawash, shows Ronn…
A CIRM supported study could potentially lead to the development of a drug that could rejuvenate muscle stem cells
Dr. Thomas Rando, Stanford UniversityImage Credit: Steve Fisch/Stanford University Website While we’re all at home and practicing social distancing during this global pandemic, it has become …
Expanding COVID-19 related projects CIRM can fund to develop new treatments against the virus
Coronavirus particles, illustration. Courtesy KTSDesign/Science Photo Library This past Friday, the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) expanded the eligibi…
Stem cell society warns about fake COVID-19 claims https://bit.ly/2xYdgQw
Using immune cells to help COVID-19 patients
This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (yellow)—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells (bl…
How CIRM is translating science into the clinic
Dr. Maria T. Millan, President & CEO of CIRM The field of stem cell research and regenerative medicine has exploded in the last few years with new approaches to treat a wide array of diseases. …
Speaking out about CIRM's COVID-19 funding https://bit.ly/39xgNlF
Patient Advocates play an important role in everything we do at the stem cell agency, helping inform all the decisions we make. So it was gratifying to hear from one of our Advocates par excellence…
Using stem cells to fight the coronavirus
Coronavirus In response to the crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus in California and around the world the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) today held an …
CIRM Board is holding an emergency meeting today at 1pm PDT to discuss allocating $5 million for rapid research funding for the coronavirus. To find out more or join the meeting here's the link https://www.cirm.ca.gov/agendas/03252020/march-2020-icoc-meeting
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDAEMERGENCY MEETING OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Organized Pursuant To The CALIFORNIA STEM CELL RESEARCH AND CURES ACT Date: March 27th, 2020Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Wonder if stem cells can help people with autism? We have the answers.
On March 19th we held a special Facebook Live “Ask the Stem Cell Team About Autism” event. We were fortunate enough to have two great experts – Dr. Alysson Muotri from UC San Dieg…
To join us for this special "Ask the Stem Cell Team About Strokes" go to this link Wednesday, March 25 at noon - 10157513312437144?s_bl=1&s_sc=10157516368937144&s_sw=0&s_vt=api-s&a=AbxG_iWJR6_kPnrg
Scientists are shifting their current operations towards helping with the current coronavirus pandemic
In these uncertain times, we often look to our top scientists for answers as well as potential solutions. But where does one begin to try and solve a problem of this magnitude? The first logical st…
One study looks at a painful stomach condition and the other at a superbug that damages stem cells
Fluorescent pictures of a human colon organoidImage credit: Dr Thierry Jarde With everyone stocking up on food essentials this past week, it brings to mind the vital role that our stomach plays in …
Ask the Stem Cell Team about Stroke and stroke recovery
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability in the US. Every 45 seconds someone in the US has a stroke. Every year around 275,000 people die from a stroke many more survive but are of…
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The ability of mussels to stick to wet surfaces inspired this approach
Taking a cue from mussels’ natural ability to adhere to surfaces underwater, the UCLA researchers incorporated an alginate-based solution in their hydrogel.Photo taken by D. Jude, Univ. of Mi…
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Facebook Live "Ask the Stem Cell Team" about Parkinson's disease
To join us for this special "Ask the Stem Cell Team About Strokes" go to this link Wednesday, March 25 at noon - 10157513312437144?s_bl=1&s_sc=10157516368937144&s_sw=0&s_vt=api-s&a=AbxG_iWJR6_kPnrg
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There’s a lot of misinformation about stem cell research. There are claims that are not based on solid science and clinics that are offering so-called “treatments” that are unproven, even dangerous for patients. Now you have a chance to talk to the experts in the field and get solid answers from them about what’s working, what’s not, and how you can find a therapy that might be appropriate for you.
This year alone almost 62,000 Americans will be diagnosed with leukemia; almost 23,000 will die from the disease. That’s why CIRM is funding four clinical trials targeting leukemia, hoping to develop new approaches to treat, and even cure this disease. Join us on Thursday, August 29th from 1pm – 2pm (PDT) for a special Facebook Live “Ask the Stem Cell Team About Leukemia” where we’ll be joined by an expert and patient advocate to discuss advances in stem cell treatments and the hope for the future.”
Facebook Live "Ask the Stem Cell Team" about the future of stem cell research
Welcome to "Ask the Stem Cell Team About the Future of Stem Cell Research", a special Facebook Live event brought to you by California's Stem Cell Agency. This event will feature scientist, CIRM Board member and Patient Advocate for Parkinson's disease, Dr. David Higgins; UC Davis stem cell scientist Dr. Paul Knoepfler and CIRM's Director of Communications and Patient Advocate Outreach, Kevin McCormack
Facebook Live: "Ask the Stem Cell Team About Clinical Trials"
Welcome to "Ask the Stem Cell Team About Patient Advocacy", a Facebook Live event brought to you by CIRM, California's Stem Cell Agency. This event will feature three remarkable patient advocates: Gigi McMillan, an advocate for brain cancer: Adrienne Shapiro, an advocate for Sickle Cell Disease: and David Higgins a CIRM Board member and advocate for Parkinson's disease.
Watch as our team discusses stem cell therapies around vision loss.
Welcome to "Ask the Stem Cell Team about Sickle Cell Disease, " a Facebook Live event brought to you by California's Stem Cell Agency. This event will feature Mark Walters, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist from Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute; Don Kohn, Professor, Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics at UCLA; and Adrienne Shapiro, a patient advocate for SCD and the co-founder of the Axis Advocacy SCD patient education and support website.
Welcome to our FaceBook Live event, "Ask the Experts about ALS and Stem Cells"!
Welcome to our Facebook Live Event! "Ask the Expert: Stem Cells and Stroke"
CIRM is currently funding over 160 promising stem cell research projects to accelerate stem cell treatments to patients with unmet medical needs. Check them out in our new Active Awards Dashboard featured in this video and on our website at www.cirm.ca.gov/active-awards-portfolio.
Adrienne Shapiro, founder of AxisAdvocacy, says "she's just a mom." If that's true, we can use all the moms we can get to advocate for stem cell therapy development. Watch the full-length video in today's Stem Cellar blog: http://bit.ly/2nwTZO7
Tom Howing was battling stage 4 cancer and is now beating the disease thanks to a CIRM-funded clinical trial therapy designed to kill cancer stem cells. Listen to Tom's inspiring story in this video!
Caleb Sizemore has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a severe muscle wasting disease. Learn how his courage and faith led him to participate in a CIRM-funded stem cell trial for DMD patients.
Adorable baby Ronnie was born with a rare immune disorder that left him without a functioning immune system. Learn how a stem cell clinical trial saved his life in this touching video.
Interested in taking part in a stem cell clinical trial? Check out our latest animated video detailing four things you should know before you do!
Rosie Barrero has been steadily losing her sight since childhood due to retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a severe form of vision loss. Here, she talks about her experience as a participant in jCyte’s CIRM-funded clinical trial for the treatment of RP. Watch and be inspired!
Learn how stem cells are useful tools for modeling diseases like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in a dish. This video is part of our Stem Cells in Your Face Series.
Learn how stem cells and gene therapy could potentially provide a cure for patients with sickle cell disease, a debilitating blood disorder.
Eyeing stem cell therapies for vision loss? Learn about the stem cell clinical trials CIRM is funding to treat retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
Hear from four courageous heroes who have participated in CIRM-funded clinical trials. Two of these brave patients have since been cured of their diseases.
What's your 2017 #StemCellResolution? This year, we're launching a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of stem cell research. Find out how YOU can participate by watching our video!
Learn how you can be a Stem Cell Champion and help CIRM achieve its mission to accelerate stem cell treatments to patients with unmet medical needs.
Today we are walking to support awareness for Parkinson's Disease at the National Parkinson Foundation's Moving Day in San Francisco. #Move4PD
Here's a 30 second teaser of our latest video on how CIRM is growing stem cell research in California featuring Dr. Todd McDevitt from The Gladstone Institutes. Watch the full length video here: https://youtu.be/p1-ewgl9shQ
Our mission at CIRM is to accelerate stem cell treatments to patients with unmet medical needs by funding promising stem cell research in California.
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