Press Releases
CIRM-funded research programs are helping turn stem cells into cures. Browse our press release archive below to find out the latest advances. For even more breaking news, visit our blog, The Stem Cellar.
January 26, 2011
CIRM Generating 25,000 Jobs and $200 million in Taxes for California with Grants Awarded So Far—with More to Come
CIRM Generating 25,000 Jobs and $200 million in Taxes for California with Grants Awarded So Far—with More to Come
January 26, 2011
Stem Cell Agency Governing Board Will Swear in Two New Board Members January 27 Along with Nine Reappointed Members
Stem Cell Agency Governing Board Will Swear in Two New Board Members January 27 Along with Nine Reappointed Members
January 20, 2011
CIRM Appoints National Expert on Drug Development and Regulation as Vice President, Research and Development
CIRM Appoints National Expert on Drug Development and Regulation as Vice President, Research and Development
December 15, 2010
CIRM Governing Board re-elects Robert Klein as Chair, Senator Art Torres and Duane Roth as co-Vice Chairs
CIRM Governing Board re-elects Robert Klein as Chair, Senator Art Torres and Duane Roth as co-Vice Chairs
December 3, 2010
Robert Klein Reacts to Nomination to Second Term as Chair of CIRM Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Robert Klein Reacts to Nomination to Second Term as Chair of CIRM Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee
November 11, 2010
CIRM Governing Board Endorses Federal Stem Cell Research Bills, Approves $1.6 Million in Funding
CIRM Governing Board Endorses Federal Stem Cell Research Bills, Approves $1.6 Million in Funding
October 27, 2010
Three CIRM-Funded Stem Cell Research Buildings Open In One Week —More Science, More Jobs, More Therapies
Three CIRM-Funded Stem Cell Research Buildings Open In One Week —More Science, More Jobs, More Therapies
October 21, 2010
CIRM funds $72 million to translate basic discoveries into new therapies, recruit stem cell leaders to California
CIRM funds $72 million to translate basic discoveries into new therapies, recruit stem cell leaders to California
October 7, 2010
Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
August 23, 2010
Statement Regarding US District Court Ruling Freezing NIH Funding of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Statement Regarding US District Court Ruling Freezing NIH Funding of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
August 19, 2010
Stem cell agency commits $243 million, expands team approach to developing new therapies
Stem cell agency commits $243 million, expands team approach to developing new therapies
June 22, 2010
CIRM allocates $25 million to overcome immune rejection of stem cell transplantation therapies
CIRM allocates $25 million to overcome immune rejection of stem cell transplantation therapies
March 11, 2010
CIRM allocates $50 million for stem cell therapy development, a boost for the state’s growing stem cell industry
CIRM allocates $50 million for stem cell therapy development, a boost for the state’s growing stem cell industry
February 25, 2010
State Stem Cell Agency Launches On-line High School Curriculum, a Key Tool for Training Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s High-Growth Jobs
State Stem Cell Agency Launches On-line High School Curriculum, a Key Tool for Training Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s High-Growth Jobs
January 15, 2010
All 12 CIRM Major Facility Projects Moving Forward, Creating Jobs Today And Hope for Cures Tomorrow
All 12 CIRM Major Facility Projects Moving Forward, Creating Jobs Today And Hope for Cures Tomorrow
October 28, 2009
CIRM, the UK and Canada Award more than $250 Million to Accelerate the Pace of Bringing Stem Cell Therapies to the Clinic
CIRM, the UK and Canada Award more than $250 Million to Accelerate the Pace of Bringing Stem Cell Therapies to the Clinic
October 19, 2009
China and California Announce Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
China and California Announce Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
September 21, 2009
The State of Maryland and California Announce Bi-Coastal Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research
The State of Maryland and California Announce Bi-Coastal Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research
September 17, 2009
Germany and California Announce Collaboration To Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Germany and California Announce Collaboration To Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
July 6, 2009
NIH human embryonic stem cell guidelines responsive to comments from the research community
NIH human embryonic stem cell guidelines responsive to comments from the research community
April 17, 2009
Draft NIH Embryonic Stem Cell Regulations Consistent with CIRM Standards: CIRM Funding Still Needed for Broad Array of Research Areas
Draft NIH Embryonic Stem Cell Regulations Consistent with CIRM Standards: CIRM Funding Still Needed for Broad Array of Research Areas
February 13, 2009
CIRM Launches Program to Create Teams of the Best Scientific Minds in California And Across the World to Accelerate the Development of Therapies
CIRM Launches Program to Create Teams of the Best Scientific Minds in California And Across the World to Accelerate the Development of Therapies
January 30, 2009
CIRM Approves $58 Million to Build California’s Future Stem Cell Research Workforce
CIRM Approves $58 Million to Build California’s Future Stem Cell Research Workforce
December 10, 2008
CIRM announces Tools and Technologies Grants to remove obstacles on the path to therapies
CIRM announces Tools and Technologies Grants to remove obstacles on the path to therapies
December 3, 2008
Spain and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Spain and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
November 18, 2008
Research Agencies from Japan and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Research Agencies from Japan and California Announce International Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
November 10, 2008
Edward Penhoet Steps Down as Vice Chair of Stem Cell Board But Will Remain on Board
Edward Penhoet Steps Down as Vice Chair of Stem Cell Board But Will Remain on Board
October 20, 2008
The United Kingdom and California Announce International Collaboration To Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
The United Kingdom and California Announce International Collaboration To Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures