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.
August 13, 2008
CIRM Announces New Faculty II Awards to Support Early Careers of Promising Stem Cell Researchers
CIRM Announces New Faculty II Awards to Support Early Careers of Promising Stem Cell Researchers
July 23, 2008
Treasurer Lockyer Appoints San Jose Cardiologist Robert A. Quint to Governing Board of Stem Cell Research Institute
Treasurer Lockyer Appoints San Jose Cardiologist Robert A. Quint to Governing Board of Stem Cell Research Institute
June 18, 2008
Minister Clement, Governor Schwarzenegger Join Forces to Fight Cancer Through Cancer Stem Cell Research
Minister Clement, Governor Schwarzenegger Join Forces to Fight Cancer Through Cancer Stem Cell Research
June 18, 2008
Victoria and California Announce International Collaboration To Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
Victoria and California Announce International Collaboration To Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
April 5, 2008
CIRM Review Panel Makes Recommendations for Distribution Of $262 Million to Build Research Facilities in California
CIRM Review Panel Makes Recommendations for Distribution Of $262 Million to Build Research Facilities in California
February 28, 2008
CIRM Major Facilities Grant Program Expected To Deliver At Least $750 Million In Stem Cell Research Infrastructure To Califronia
CIRM Major Facilities Grant Program Expected To Deliver At Least $750 Million In Stem Cell Research Infrastructure To Califronia
February 15, 2008
CIRM To Host International Stem Cell Forum Annual Meeting In San Francisco — Gathering of 19 Member Nations To Take Place February 26-27
CIRM To Host International Stem Cell Forum Annual Meeting In San Francisco — Gathering of 19 Member Nations To Take Place February 26-27
February 4, 2008
Fifty Nine Applications Received For Disease Team Planning Awards –Planning Grants that Fund Innovative Research Model to be Awarded in June 2008
Fifty Nine Applications Received For Disease Team Planning Awards –Planning Grants that Fund Innovative Research Model to be Awarded in June 2008
January 17, 2008
ICOC Approves New Request for Applications for 14 New Faculty Awards Alan O. Trounson Officially Welcomed as New CIRM President
ICOC Approves New Request for Applications for 14 New Faculty Awards Alan O. Trounson Officially Welcomed as New CIRM President
January 16, 2008
12 California Institutions to Advance in Application Process for CIRM Major Facilities Grants
12 California Institutions to Advance in Application Process for CIRM Major Facilities Grants
December 14, 2007
Recommendations To ICOC In First Round Of Major Facilities Grant Program Announced
Recommendations To ICOC In First Round Of Major Facilities Grant Program Announced
December 7, 2007
CIRM to Announce New Faculty Awards To Fund Next Generation of Stem Cell Scientists
CIRM to Announce New Faculty Awards To Fund Next Generation of Stem Cell Scientists
November 14, 2007
Alan Trounson Commends Success With Primate Cells, Opposes Cloning Of Humans & Non-Human Primates
Alan Trounson Commends Success With Primate Cells, Opposes Cloning Of Humans & Non-Human Primates
October 25, 2007
Applications Received For CIRM Major Facilities Grants: Application Review Process to Begin November 28th
Applications Received For CIRM Major Facilities Grants: Application Review Process to Begin November 28th
October 3, 2007
RFA Concept Proposal: CIRM Program for the Development of New Pluripotent Human Stem Cell Lines
RFA Concept Proposal: CIRM Program for the Development of New Pluripotent Human Stem Cell Lines
October 3, 2007
Stem Cell Board Approves Two New Research Initiatives of $26 million to support research teams, new stem cell sources
Stem Cell Board Approves Two New Research Initiatives of $26 million to support research teams, new stem cell sources
October 2, 2007
California Stem Cell Execs Praise Sale Of First Research Bonds: State Treasurer applauds “largest-ever investment in stem cell research”
California Stem Cell Execs Praise Sale Of First Research Bonds: State Treasurer applauds “largest-ever investment in stem cell research”
August 31, 2007
Lt. Governor John Garamendi Appoints Dr. Marsha A. Chandler to Stem Cell Oversight Board
Lt. Governor John Garamendi Appoints Dr. Marsha A. Chandler to Stem Cell Oversight Board
August 24, 2007
CIRM SOLICITS MAJOR FACILITIES GRANT APPLICATIONS: $227 million available for new stem cell labs
CIRM SOLICITS MAJOR FACILITIES GRANT APPLICATIONS: $227 million available for new stem cell labs
August 10, 2007
Strong Interest For CIRM New Faculty Awards: $85 Million Available to Support Promising Scientists
Strong Interest For CIRM New Faculty Awards: $85 Million Available to Support Promising Scientists
June 5, 2007
First Stem Cell Research Facilities Grants Approved: $50 million will fund new laboratories in California
First Stem Cell Research Facilities Grants Approved: $50 million will fund new laboratories in California
May 17, 2007
UC Davis, UC Merced and Buck Institute: Cooperate to Meet Stem Cell Oversight Requirements
UC Davis, UC Merced and Buck Institute: Cooperate to Meet Stem Cell Oversight Requirements