A Canadian-based blog featuring insiders' perspectives on the world of stem cells and regenerative medicine. Published by CCRM.

Joined May 2018
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A team led by Jennifer Doudna developed an innovative chromatin-shredding technique shown to destroy cancer cells carrying a prevalent mutation while keeping healthy cells intact. @igisci @UCSF @UCBerkeley bit.ly/4fxwoHN
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We’re celebrating CCRM’s 15th anniversary 🎉 Grateful to our employees, boards, partners, government funders, customers, suppliers & stakeholders who’ve helped us build a thriving #RegenMed ecosystem in Canada 🇨🇦 Read our anniversary news release: ccrm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2… #CCRM15
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Finding a #ClinicalTrial in California is now easier. CIRM’s new dashboard helps patients quickly search active cell and gene therapy trials at nine CIRM-funded Alpha Clinics across the state. Learn more: bit.ly/4ojqyfx
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It’s hard to capture 15 years in an #infographic, but here is our best attempt! Keep following our #CCRM15 campaign to get the full picture. @CCRMAustralia, @CATTI_Training
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CEO @MichaelMay5 shares how and why he founded @CCRM_ca, along with @PZandstra. As CCRM celebrates its 15th anniversary, it's an interesting look back and forward to the future of the #CGT field. signalsblog.ca/why-i-helped-… #CCRM15 #commercialization #regenmed
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The Ogawa-Yamanaka Stem Cell Prize, established in 2015, recognizes individuals whose original translational research has advanced cellular reprogramming technology for regenerative medicine. Learn more about the current and past winners.
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CCRM has recently launched 2 #CGT companies: #ApiaryTherapeutics (engineered immune cells for chronic diseases) & #PersistenceTherapeutics (implant that will generate T cells in the body & target solid tumours). A big leap for biotech innovation! #CCRM15 Photo Drs MacLean & Quirk
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Happy Pride Month! Check out the following websites for events and activities happening in Toronto. See you there! pridetoronto.com and toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/fes…
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The 2026 T-CAIREM Trainee Rounds take place throughout the summer and showcase some of the most innovative #AI #health projects taking place across #Canada! ow.ly/XP8Y50Z2QLT We hope you can attend! #AIhealth #AI #HealthAI #MedTech
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Today, in recognition of her world-leading research in developmental biology & stem cells, her leadership in biomedical science & research ethics, & her mentorship of the scientific community, Janet Rossant will receive an honorary doctorate from #UofT. utoronto.ca/news/janet-rossa…
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4,000 people. $1M raised. Toronto really showed up for We Walk UHNITED. 👟💙 This is what community looks like - coming together, stepping up, and making a real difference for patients and families across @UHN. Thank you to everyone for making it happen and powering world-class research and patient care at Canada’s #1 hospital. Huge shoutout to our incredible volunteers, the real MVPs who kept it all running seamlessly, and to our Presenting Sponsor @Rogers, Leader Partner @globeandmail, Official Partner @abbviecanada, Proud Partners @DeloitteCanada, Marc & Helan Caira & Family, Rob and Cheryl McEwen, and @KrembilF, and Community Champions @FaskenLaw, @EwingMorrisCo, Barbara Muir & Dr. John Deliakis, @RBCwealthmgmt, @COKOtweets, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, @TorkinManesLLP and the Gagliano Family. When Toronto walks, the world changes.
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Here are a few of the things we’ve been up to in the last 15 years, not the least of which was becoming a self-sustaining organization after funding from @Canada concluded in 2023. #CCRM15
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May 28
Next week, we kick off a month-long celebration of our 15th anniversary 🎉Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing some of the milestones that have shaped us. Thank you to the people, partners and providers who supported us along the way. #CCRM15
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📢 Our next episode is out! Tune in to hear from Dr. Vijay Sankaran (@bloodgenes) at @harvardstemcell discuss how his lab uses human genetics and stem cell biology to uncover mechanisms regulating #hematopoiesis and blood disease! 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4tWDOI3
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Hear the latest from Mark Skylar-Scot at #ISSCR2026. Dr. Skylar-Scott's lab develops integrative technologies combining stem cell engineering, 3D bioprinting, and tissue vascularization to address cardiac tissue engineering at whole-organ scale. 👉 isscr2026.org/
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Funny & insightful essay. Should be required reading for extreme longevity enthusiasts here....you know who I mean. "How to Be Old" nytimes.com/2026/05/25/opini…
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May 26
🚨 Reminder: Enhancing Peer Review Quality in the Project Grant Program webinars begin Thursday, May 28th
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1/2 CIHR is consulting the research community on improving peer review in the Project Grant competition. Webinars will explore system challenges and options such as shifting to one competition per year: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html
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Dr. Stephanie Cherqui and her team at @UCSDHealth developed a CIRM-supported stem cell-based genetic therapy that changed Jordan Janz’s life. Now, CIRM’s RAPID initiative aims to build on breakthroughs like this to help more people with rare diseases: bit.ly/4dHYm0L
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