Supporting generations to come
January 03, 2019
The National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia would like to express its gratitude to the Estate of the late Gordon Lapham. The Foundation is extremely fortunate to have received a substantial bequest from the Lapham Estate that...
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How a scientist says he made a gene-edited baby – and what health worries may ensue
November 29, 2018
He Jiankui, a Chinese researcher, speaks during the Human Genome Editing Conference in Hong Kong, Nov. 28, 2018. He made his first public comments about his claim of making the world’s first gene-edited babies. AP Photo/Kin...
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Cooking up a "Storm" for stem cells
November 26, 2018
When the Manor Lakes ‘Storm’ Football Club under 12s and their families aren’t kicking goals and supporting each other on the field, they’re applying their team spirit to craft, cake-making and fundraising. When Jai, the younger...
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Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research: 2018 winners announced
November 14, 2018
Why do some cancer cells get away? – Heather Lee, Newcastle Newborn babies offer clues for healing hearts – Enzo Porrello, Melbourne Winners of the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia’s 2018 Metcalf Prizes announced Dr...
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CCRM Australia's International Workshop Placement and Industry Mentoring Network in STEM
October 15, 2018
CCRM Australia offers unique training programmes to PhDs and ECRs that provide an international perspective on commercialising science, as well as the experiences of mentors who have worked in Regenerative Medicine on the global stage. This...
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Stem cell treatment for premature babies found to be safe
September 25, 2018
A world-first therapy, developed at Hudson Institute of Medical Research and Monash University, using cells from the human placenta to repair the damaged lungs of premature babies, is giving hope to families of the most fragile...
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Melissa Little wins Elizabeth Blackburn Fellowship
July 31, 2018
Professor Melissa Little, the stem-cell expert who developed ‘mini-kidneys’ at Melbourne’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, has received one of Australia’s top awards for a woman in medical research.Professor Melissa Little, the stem-cell expert who developed ‘mini-kidneys’...
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