Two researchers using stem cells to study schizophrenia, degenerative diseases and brain cancer are winners of the 2025 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research, awarded by the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia today at the...

Cord blood – collected from a baby’s umbilical cord following birth – is rich in blood-forming stem cells. Naturally, people are excited about its therapeutic potential. This month, we're pleased to share a new educational resource we've...

Metcalf Prize winner wins major funding grants for both research and a public exhibition.  Dr Felicity Davis won a 2019 Metcalf Prize for her research into how stem cells and calcium affect breast function. The following year...

Do you know a rising star in stem cell research? Applications for the $60,000 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research are now open.Two up-and-coming leaders in stem cell science will receive $60,000 each to boost their...

Hear from researchers who are using stem cells to study and potentially treat brain disorders: conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and dementia. About two in five Australians will experience a brain disorder in their...

Now is the time to apply for grants and submit abstracts.The Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) 2025 Annual Meeting will take place on 10 – 12 November at QT Gold Coast on Queensland’s iconic...

Cancer treatment can save or extend lives, but treatment can be very difficult for patients and come at a high financial cost for the healthcare system.  How do we make sure we’re not giving people aggressive...