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The Stem Cellar

The Stem Cellar

By Kevin McCormack

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UCLA gene therapy offers children with LAD-1 a new chance at living a normal life

The Stem CellarDec 27, 2021

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Bubble baby treatment cleared to restart clinical trial

Bubble baby treatment cleared to restart clinical trial

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/12/05/bubble-baby-treatment-cleared-to-restart-clinical-trial/
Dec 07, 202201:39
High school SPARK intern presents stem cell research to academic audience 

High school SPARK intern presents stem cell research to academic audience 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/12/02/high-school-spark-intern-presents-stem-cell-research-to-academic-audience/
Dec 07, 202202:36
Lab-made retinas offer a new approach to battling vision loss

Lab-made retinas offer a new approach to battling vision loss

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/12/07/lab-made-retinas-offer-a-new-approach-to-battling-vision-loss/
Dec 07, 202202:48
The doctor who fights vision loss and wildfires

The doctor who fights vision loss and wildfires

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/02/the-doctor-who-fights-vision-loss-and-wildfires/
Nov 30, 202200:52
Myocarditis in Cancer Patients Is Driven by Specific Immune Cells

Myocarditis in Cancer Patients Is Driven by Specific Immune Cells

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/18/myocarditis-in-cancer-patients-is-driven-by-specific-immune-cells/
Nov 30, 202202:22
A timeless message about stem cells

A timeless message about stem cells

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/21/a-timeless-message-about-stem-cells/
Nov 30, 202201:06
Reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving: creative nerds

Reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving: creative nerds

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/23/reasons-to-be-thankful-this-thanksgiving-creative-nerds/
Nov 30, 202200:41
Neurona Therapeutics Update: First two patients who received treatment experienced significantly less seizures

Neurona Therapeutics Update: First two patients who received treatment experienced significantly less seizures

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/28/neurona-therapeutics-update-first-two-patients-who-received-treatment-experienced-significantly-less-seizures/
Nov 30, 202203:29
Study could pave the way in reducing decline in muscle strength as people age 

Study could pave the way in reducing decline in muscle strength as people age 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/16/study-could-pave-the-way-in-reducing-decline-in-muscle-strength-as-people-age/
Nov 21, 202203:56
Sweet 16 and counting for stem cell clinical trial

Sweet 16 and counting for stem cell clinical trial

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/14/sweet-16-and-counting-for-stem-cell-clinical-trial/
Nov 14, 202202:58
Why the future of regenerative medicine depends on students getting a living wage

Why the future of regenerative medicine depends on students getting a living wage

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/09/why-the-future-of-regenerative-medicine-depends-on-students-getting-a-living-wage/
Nov 09, 202203:01
Patient Advocacy is its own reward

Patient Advocacy is its own reward

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/07/patient-advocacy-is-its-own-reward/
Nov 09, 202201:31
Chemistry Nobel Prize winner Carolyn Bertozzi had a hand in early stem cell research

Chemistry Nobel Prize winner Carolyn Bertozzi had a hand in early stem cell research

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/06/chemistry-nobel-prize-winner-carolyn-bertozzi-had-a-hand-in-early-stem-cell-research/
Nov 04, 202203:34
Apply Now for New Manufacturing Funding Opportunity

Apply Now for New Manufacturing Funding Opportunity

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/11/04/apply-now-for-new-manufacturing-funding-opportunity/
Nov 04, 202202:08
CIRM-funding supports world’s first stem cell treatment for spina bifida delivered during fetal surgery

CIRM-funding supports world’s first stem cell treatment for spina bifida delivered during fetal surgery

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/10/cirm-funding-supports-worlds-first-stem-cell-treatment-for-spina-bifida-delivered-during-fetal-surgery/
Oct 28, 202205:00
CIRM President & CEO Dr. Maria Millan recognized as one of the most influential women in Bay Area business

CIRM President & CEO Dr. Maria Millan recognized as one of the most influential women in Bay Area business

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/19/cirm-president-ceo-dr-maria-millan-recognized-as-one-of-the-most-influential-women-in-bay-area-business/
Oct 28, 202201:19
How this scientist changed paths to become a stem cell researcher

How this scientist changed paths to become a stem cell researcher

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/21/how-this-scientist-changed-paths-to-become-a-stem-cell-researcher/
Oct 28, 202203:19
Developing a natural killer for cancer

Developing a natural killer for cancer

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/26/developing-a-natural-killer-for-cancer/
Oct 28, 202202:08
Honor of a lifetime

Honor of a lifetime

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/24/honor-of-a-lifetime/
Oct 28, 202201:16
CIRM Board Approves Funding for New Clinical Trial Targeting Brain Tumors

CIRM Board Approves Funding for New Clinical Trial Targeting Brain Tumors

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/28/cirm-board-approves-funding-for-new-clinical-trial-targeting-brain-tumors/
Oct 28, 202206:58
California researchers developing vaccine to curb the spread of Zika virus

California researchers developing vaccine to curb the spread of Zika virus

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/14/california-researchers-develop-vaccine-to-curb-the-spread-of-zika-virus/
Oct 17, 202202:44
Pioneering a new approach to HIV/AIDS

Pioneering a new approach to HIV/AIDS

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/10/17/pioneering-a-new-approach-to-hiv-aids/
Oct 17, 202202:22
Funding a Clinical Trial for a Functional Cure for HIV

Funding a Clinical Trial for a Functional Cure for HIV

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/21/funding-a-clinical-trial-for-a-functional-cure-for-hiv/
Sep 27, 202203:06
So far, some encouraging news for stem cell clinical trial treating epilepsy

So far, some encouraging news for stem cell clinical trial treating epilepsy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/26/so-far-some-encouraging-news-for-stem-cell-clinical-trial-treating-epilepsy/
Sep 26, 202202:11
Join Us on Stem Cell Awareness Day (October 12)!

Join Us on Stem Cell Awareness Day (October 12)!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/23/join-us-on-stem-cell-awareness-day-october-12/
Sep 26, 202201:39
Fast Track Designation for a therapy making transplants safer for children with a fatal immune disorder

Fast Track Designation for a therapy making transplants safer for children with a fatal immune disorder

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/19/fast-track-approval-for-a-therapy-making-transplants-safer-for-children-with-a-fatal-immune-disorder/
Sep 20, 202202:54
The race to cure sickle cell disease

The race to cure sickle cell disease

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/12/the-race-to-cure-sickle-cell-disease/
Sep 20, 202203:41
A pioneering couple uproot their lives to help their baby

A pioneering couple uproot their lives to help their baby

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/16/a-pioneering-couple-uproot-their-lives-to-help-their-baby/
Sep 16, 202202:35
A newfound passion for stem cell research

A newfound passion for stem cell research

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/14/a-newfound-passion-for-stem-cell-research/
Sep 15, 202203:07
Mourning the death of Susan Solomon

Mourning the death of Susan Solomon

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/09/mourning-the-death-of-susan-solomon/
Sep 09, 202201:58
CIRM-funded stem cell-gene therapy shows promise in ALS safety trial

CIRM-funded stem cell-gene therapy shows promise in ALS safety trial

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/06/cirm-funded-stem-cell-gene-therapy-shows-promise-in-als-safety-trial/
Sep 06, 202204:29
How stem cells helped Veronica fight retinitis pigmentosa and regain her vision

How stem cells helped Veronica fight retinitis pigmentosa and regain her vision

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/09/02/how-stem-cells-helped-veronica-fight-retinitis-pigmentosa-and-regain-her-vision/
Sep 02, 202203:20
And we’re back!

And we’re back!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/17/and-were-back/
Aug 31, 202202:04
Stem Cell Agency Invests $46 Million in New Education Program

Stem Cell Agency Invests $46 Million in New Education Program

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/31/stem-cell-agency-invests-46-million-in-new-education-program/
Aug 31, 202206:11
A better, faster, more effective way to edit genes

A better, faster, more effective way to edit genes

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/29/a-better-faster-more-effective-way-to-edit-genes/
Aug 30, 202202:27
Building embryo-like cells in the lab

Building embryo-like cells in the lab

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/29/building-embryo-like-cells-in-the-lab/
Aug 26, 202202:04
From our house to the White House. Kinda

From our house to the White House. Kinda

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/26/from-our-house-to-the-white-house-kinda/
Aug 26, 202206:24
A grandmother’s legacy, a stem cell scientist

A grandmother’s legacy, a stem cell scientist

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/17/a-grandmothers-legacy-a-stem-cell-scientist/
Aug 24, 202202:45
The researcher who is following her bliss, and tackling diseases of aging at the same time

The researcher who is following her bliss, and tackling diseases of aging at the same time

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/19/the-researcher-who-is-following-her-bliss-and-tackling-diseases-of-aging-at-the-same-time/
Aug 24, 202201:16
CIRM Bridges intern researches stem cells to grow kidneys 

CIRM Bridges intern researches stem cells to grow kidneys 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/22/cirm-bridges-intern-researches-stem-cells-to-grow-kidneys/
Aug 24, 202202:37
Stem Cell Agency Expands Industry Alliance Program to  Accelerate Therapies

Stem Cell Agency Expands Industry Alliance Program to  Accelerate Therapies

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/24/stem-cell-agency-expands-industry-alliance-program-to-accelerate-therapies/
Aug 24, 202203:37
Fighting for his life and the lives of other stroke survivors

Fighting for his life and the lives of other stroke survivors

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/27/fighting-for-his-life-and-the-lives-of-other-stroke-survivors/
Aug 15, 202201:18
[PHOTOS] CIRM’s Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program hosts annual conference in sunny San Diego

[PHOTOS] CIRM’s Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program hosts annual conference in sunny San Diego

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/04/photos-cirms-bridges-to-stem-cell-research-program-hosts-annual-conference-in-sunny-san-diego/
Aug 15, 202202:17
[PHOTOS] California high school students celebrate regenerative medicine science at CIRM’s annual SPARK conference

[PHOTOS] California high school students celebrate regenerative medicine science at CIRM’s annual SPARK conference

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/08/photos-california-high-school-students-celebrate-regenerative-medicine-science-at-cirms-annual-spark-conference/
Aug 15, 202202:16
How one student overcame uncertainty in CIRM’s high school internship program

How one student overcame uncertainty in CIRM’s high school internship program

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/10/how-one-student-overcame-uncertainty-in-cirms-high-school-internship-program/
Aug 15, 202204:53
How this scientist uses Legos to explain the power of stem cells 

How this scientist uses Legos to explain the power of stem cells 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/12/how-this-scientist-uses-legos-to-explain-the-power-of-stem-cells/
Aug 15, 202202:48
Two common viruses could trigger Alzheimer’s disease

Two common viruses could trigger Alzheimer’s disease

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/05/two-common-viruses-could-trigger-alzheimers-disease/
Aug 15, 202202:47
Life lessons learned in the CIRM summer intern program

Life lessons learned in the CIRM summer intern program

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/15/life-lessons-learned-in-the-cirm-summer-intern-program/
Aug 15, 202205:15
The present and future of regenerative medicine

The present and future of regenerative medicine

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/25/the-present-and-future-of-regenerative-medicine/
Aug 01, 202211:15
Study reveals new evidence of key mechanism in Alzheimer’s

Study reveals new evidence of key mechanism in Alzheimer’s

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/22/study-reveals-new-evidence-of-key-mechanism-in-alzheimers/
Aug 01, 202202:40
Stem Cell Agency funds clinical trial targeting scarred urethras

Stem Cell Agency funds clinical trial targeting scarred urethras

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/29/stem-cell-agency-funds-clinical-trial-targeting-scarred-urethras/
Aug 01, 202201:29
How CIRM contributed to City of Hope study helping man with HIV to into long-term remission

How CIRM contributed to City of Hope study helping man with HIV to into long-term remission

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/08/01/how-cirm-contributed-to-city-of-hope-study-helping-man-with-hiv-to-into-long-term-remission/
Aug 01, 202202:46
Stem cell-derived retinal patch continues to show promising results two years post-implantation

Stem cell-derived retinal patch continues to show promising results two years post-implantation

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/28/stem-cell-derived-retinal-patch-continues-to-show-promising-results-two-years-post-implantation/
Jul 20, 202202:34
Recovery from muscle loss injuries hindered by immune cell conflicts

Recovery from muscle loss injuries hindered by immune cell conflicts

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/07/recovery-from-muscle-loss-injuries-hindered-by-immune-cell-conflicts/
Jul 20, 202202:27
Reversing hearing loss through regenerative medicine

Reversing hearing loss through regenerative medicine

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/05/reversing-hearing-loss-through-regenerative-medicine/
Jul 20, 202203:43
UC Davis Health researchers aim to use CAR T cells for HIV cure

UC Davis Health researchers aim to use CAR T cells for HIV cure

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/30/uc-davis-health-researchers-aim-to-use-car-t-cells-for-hiv-cure/
Jul 20, 202203:33
Stem cell agency invests in therapy using killer cells to target colorectal, breast and ovarian cancers

Stem cell agency invests in therapy using killer cells to target colorectal, breast and ovarian cancers

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/20/stem-cell-agency-invests-in-therapy-using-killer-cells-to-target-colorectal-breast-and-ovarian-cancers/
Jul 20, 202203:02
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) awards $5.8 million for prostate cancer research to USC 

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) awards $5.8 million for prostate cancer research to USC 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/25/the-california-institute-for-regenerative-medicine-cirm-awards-5-8-million-for-prostate-cancer-research-to-usc/
Jul 20, 202202:51
Study shows sleep deprivation impairs stem cells in the cornea 

Study shows sleep deprivation impairs stem cells in the cornea 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/04/study-shows-sleep-deprivation-impairs-stem-cells-in-the-cornea/
Jul 20, 202202:09
Replacement brain cells offer hope for Parkinson’s treatment

Replacement brain cells offer hope for Parkinson’s treatment

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/20/replacement-brain-cells-offer-hope-for-parkinsons-treatment/
Jul 20, 202201:45
Marathon effort to raise awareness about Huntington’s disease

Marathon effort to raise awareness about Huntington’s disease

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/23/marathon-effort-to-raise-awareness-about-huntingtons-disease/
Jul 20, 202201:22
Taking to the streets with Pride

Taking to the streets with Pride

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/06/27/taking-to-the-streets-with-pride/
Jul 20, 202200:44
An experimental gene therapy with a hairy twist

An experimental gene therapy with a hairy twist

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/06/29/an-experimental-gene-therapy-with-a-hairy-twist/
Jul 20, 202202:50
Celebrating academic success and overcoming obstacles

Celebrating academic success and overcoming obstacles

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/08/celebrating-academic-success-and-overcoming-obstacles/
Jul 20, 202201:17
How CIRM’s Bridges internship program inspired this student to pursue a career in regenerative medicine 

How CIRM’s Bridges internship program inspired this student to pursue a career in regenerative medicine 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/05/how-cirms-bridges-internship-program-inspired-this-student-to-pursue-a-career-in-regenerative-medicine/
Jul 20, 202201:52
A big deal for type 1 diabetes

A big deal for type 1 diabetes

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/11/a-big-deal-for-type-1-diabetes/
Jul 20, 202202:36
Using stem cells and smart machines to warn of heart problems

Using stem cells and smart machines to warn of heart problems

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/15/using-stem-cells-and-smart-machines-to-warn-of-heart-problems/
Jul 20, 202201:36
CIRM’s SPARK internship program provides California high school students with hands-on training in stem cell research

CIRM’s SPARK internship program provides California high school students with hands-on training in stem cell research

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/13/spark-internship-program-provides-california-high-school-students-with-hands-on-training-in-stem-cell-research/
Jul 20, 202202:55
Why people seek out unproven and potentially unsafe stem cell treatments

Why people seek out unproven and potentially unsafe stem cell treatments

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/20/why-people-seek-out-unproven-and-potentially-unsafe-stem-cell-treatments/
Jul 20, 202202:30
First patient dosed in clinical trial for a drug-resistant form of epilepsy

First patient dosed in clinical trial for a drug-resistant form of epilepsy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/07/01/first-patient-dosed-in-clinical-trial-for-a-drug-resistant-form-of-epilepsy/
Jul 01, 202203:14
Google eases ban on ads for stem cell therapies

Google eases ban on ads for stem cell therapies

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/11/google-eases-ban-on-ads-for-stem-cell-therapies/
Jun 24, 202202:34
Stem cells explained in different languages

Stem cells explained in different languages

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/06/07/stem-cells-explained-in-different-languages/
Jun 24, 202203:08
Two reasons to remember June 19th

Two reasons to remember June 19th

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/06/20/two-reasons-to-remember-june-19th/
Jun 24, 202202:38
Can regenerative medicine turn back the clock on aging?

Can regenerative medicine turn back the clock on aging?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/06/22/can-regenerative-medicine-turn-back-the-clock-on-aging/
Jun 24, 202201:36
Stem Cell Agency Board Invests in 19 Discovery Research Programs Targeting Cancers, Heart Disease and Other Disorders

Stem Cell Agency Board Invests in 19 Discovery Research Programs Targeting Cancers, Heart Disease and Other Disorders

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/06/24/stem-cell-agency-board-invests-in-19-discovery-research-programs-targeting-cancers-heart-disease-and-other-disorders/
Jun 24, 202207:29
Creating a ‘bespoke’ approach to rare diseases

Creating a ‘bespoke’ approach to rare diseases

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/06/17/creating-a-bespoke-approach-to-rare-diseases/
Jun 17, 202203:54
The long road to developing a therapy for epilepsy

The long road to developing a therapy for epilepsy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/06/01/the-long-road-to-developing-a-therapy-for-epilepsy/
Jun 01, 202204:08
The power of the patient advocate: how a quick visit led to an $11M grant to fund a clinical trial

The power of the patient advocate: how a quick visit led to an $11M grant to fund a clinical trial

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/27/the-power-of-the-patient-advocate-how-a-quick-visit-led-to-an-11m-grant-to-fund-a-clinical-trial/
May 27, 202203:09
IBSC directors bring in nearly $12 million to fund the future of bimolecular research at UC Santa Cruz

IBSC directors bring in nearly $12 million to fund the future of bimolecular research at UC Santa Cruz

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/06/institute-for-the-biology-of-stem-cells-directors-bring-in-nearly-12-million-to-fund-the-future-of-bimolecular-research-at-uc-santa-cruz/
May 09, 202202:56
Smoking marijuana could be bad for your heart, but there is an unusual remedy

Smoking marijuana could be bad for your heart, but there is an unusual remedy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/09/smoking-marijuana-could-be-bad-for-your-heart-but-there-is-an-unusual-remedy/
May 09, 202203:05
It’s hard to be modest when people keep telling you how good you are

It’s hard to be modest when people keep telling you how good you are

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/05/02/its-hard-to-be-modest-when-people-keep-telling-you-how-good-you-are/
May 02, 202201:35
The bootcamp helping in the fight against rare diseases

The bootcamp helping in the fight against rare diseases

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/29/the-bootcamp-helping-in-the-fight-against-rare-diseases/
Apr 29, 202202:59
UCLA-led team creates first comprehensive map of human blood stem cell development

UCLA-led team creates first comprehensive map of human blood stem cell development

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/15/ucla-led-team-creates-first-comprehensive-map-of-human-blood-stem-cell-development/
Apr 18, 202204:01
How two women are fighting back against Lou Gehrig’s disease

How two women are fighting back against Lou Gehrig’s disease

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/18/how-two-women-are-fighting-back-against-lou-gehrigs-disease/
Apr 18, 202201:19
Making the list of people to follow

Making the list of people to follow

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/01/making-the-list-of-people-to-follow/
Apr 13, 202201:38
Expanding CIRM’s Alpha Clinics Network to deliver transformative regenerative medicine treatments 

Expanding CIRM’s Alpha Clinics Network to deliver transformative regenerative medicine treatments 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/11/expanding-cirms-alpha-clinics-network-to-deliver-transformative-regenerative-medicine-treatments/
Apr 13, 202203:36
Turning back the clock to make old skin cells young again

Turning back the clock to make old skin cells young again

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/04/13/turning-back-the-clock-to-make-old-skin-cells-young-again/
Apr 13, 202202:47
Using reengineered human skin cells to treat COVID-19

Using reengineered human skin cells to treat COVID-19

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/23/using-reengineered-human-skin-cells-to-treat-covid-19/
Mar 25, 202202:18
Chance discovery could lead to a treatment for skin ulcers

Chance discovery could lead to a treatment for skin ulcers

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/25/chance-discovery-could-lead-to-a-treatment-for-skin-ulcers/
Mar 25, 202202:44
Promoting stem cell therapies, racial justice and fish breeding

Promoting stem cell therapies, racial justice and fish breeding

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/21/promoting-stem-cell-therapies-racial-justice-and-fish-breeding/
Mar 21, 202201:07
How mRNA and CRISPR-Cas9 could treat muscle atrophy

How mRNA and CRISPR-Cas9 could treat muscle atrophy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/17/how-mrna-and-crispr-cas9-could-treat-muscle-atrophy/
Mar 21, 202202:51
Researchers discover promising approach against treatment-resistant cancer

Researchers discover promising approach against treatment-resistant cancer

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/09/researchers-discover-promising-approach-against-treatment-resistant-cancer/
Mar 14, 202203:21
HOPE for patients with a muscle destroying disease

HOPE for patients with a muscle destroying disease

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/14/hope-for-patients-with-a-muscle-destroying-disease/
Mar 14, 202202:14
Stem Cell Agency Hires New Vice President of Medical Affairs & Policy

Stem Cell Agency Hires New Vice President of Medical Affairs & Policy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/07/stem-cell-agency-hires-new-vice-president-of-medical-affairs-policy/
Mar 08, 202206:51
How a health tech company is using virtual reality to treat stem cell patients 

How a health tech company is using virtual reality to treat stem cell patients 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/04/how-a-health-tech-company-is-using-virtual-reality-to-treat-stem-cell-patients/
Mar 08, 202201:50
Rare Disease: An Uphill Battle for Diagnosis and Treatment

Rare Disease: An Uphill Battle for Diagnosis and Treatment

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/03/02/rare-disease-an-uphill-battle-for-diagnosis-and-treatment/
Mar 08, 202203:36
Stem Cell Agency Board Approves Funding for Rare Immune Disorder

Stem Cell Agency Board Approves Funding for Rare Immune Disorder

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/25/stem-cell-agency-board-approves-funding-for-rare-immune-disorder/
Mar 08, 202202:38
Joining the movement to fight rare diseases

Joining the movement to fight rare diseases

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/28/joining-the-movement-to-fight-rare-diseases/
Feb 28, 202202:33
It’s nice to be appreciated

It’s nice to be appreciated

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/23/its-nice-to-be-appreciated/
Feb 23, 202201:40
Join CIRM for a CNS Consortium Workshop – Feb. 24 & 25 

Join CIRM for a CNS Consortium Workshop – Feb. 24 & 25 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/22/join-cirm-for-a-cns-consortium-workshop-feb-24-25/
Feb 23, 202205:33
CIRM-supported therapy for blood cancers gets FDA fast track

CIRM-supported therapy for blood cancers gets FDA fast track

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/18/cirm-supported-therapy-for-blood-cancers-gets-fda-fast-track/
Feb 23, 202202:43
CIRM-Funded Study Helping Babies Battle a Deadly Immune Disorder Gets Boost from FDA

CIRM-Funded Study Helping Babies Battle a Deadly Immune Disorder Gets Boost from FDA

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/14/cirm-funded-study-helping-babies-battle-a-deadly-immune-disorder-gets-boost-from-fda/
Feb 14, 202202:28
Stem cell discovery could help shorten cancer treatment recovery 

Stem cell discovery could help shorten cancer treatment recovery 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/02/stem-cell-discovery-could-help-shorten-cancer-treatment-recovery/
Feb 11, 202202:04
First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 Clinical Trial for T1D

First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 Clinical Trial for T1D

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/09/first-patient-dosed-in-phase-1-clinical-trial-for-t1d/
Feb 11, 202202:02
Could a common herb help in the fight against COVID-19 and other inflammatory diseases?

Could a common herb help in the fight against COVID-19 and other inflammatory diseases?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/07/could-common-herb-rosemary-help-in-the-fight-against-covid-19-and-other-inflammatory-diseases/
Feb 11, 202202:23
How a tiny patch is helping restore lasting vision

How a tiny patch is helping restore lasting vision

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/11/how-a-tiny-patch-is-helping-restore-lasting-vision/
Feb 11, 202202:48
Meet the man who is unlocking the secrets of autism and sending mini-brains into space

Meet the man who is unlocking the secrets of autism and sending mini-brains into space

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/02/04/meet-the-man-who-is-unlocking-the-secrets-of-autism-and-sending-mini-brains-into-space/
Feb 04, 202201:11
CIRM Board gives thumbs up to training and treatment programs

CIRM Board gives thumbs up to training and treatment programs

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/31/cirm-board-gives-thumbs-up-to-training-and-treatment-programs/
Jan 31, 202203:06
Making stem cell and gene therapies available and affordable for all California patients

Making stem cell and gene therapies available and affordable for all California patients

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/27/making-stem-cell-and-gene-therapies-available-and-affordable-for-all-california-patients/
Jan 31, 202202:11
Educating and training the next generation of regenerative science workforce

Educating and training the next generation of regenerative science workforce

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/26/educating-and-training-the-next-generation-of-regenerative-science-workforce/
Jan 31, 202202:08
Two Early-Stage Research Programs Targeting Cartilage Damage Get Funding from Stem Cell Agency

Two Early-Stage Research Programs Targeting Cartilage Damage Get Funding from Stem Cell Agency

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/28/two-early-stage-research-programs-targeting-cartilage-damage-get-funding-from-stem-cell-agency/
Jan 31, 202206:14
How these scholars are growing the regenerative medicine field in California

How these scholars are growing the regenerative medicine field in California

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/25/how-these-scholars-are-growing-the-regenerative-medicine-stem-cell-field-in-california/
Jan 31, 202202:58
Breaking down barriers: Expanding patient access and accelerating research

Breaking down barriers: Expanding patient access and accelerating research

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/24/breaking-down-barriers-expanding-patient-access-and-accelerating-research/
Jan 31, 202203:51
A new approach to a deadly childhood cancer

A new approach to a deadly childhood cancer

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/24/a-new-approach-to-a-deadly-childhood-cancer/
Jan 31, 202202:05
CIRM-funded stem cell clinical trial patients: Where are they now?

CIRM-funded stem cell clinical trial patients: Where are they now?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/19/cirm-funded-stem-cell-clinical-trial-patients-where-are-they-now/
Jan 20, 202202:35
Overcoming obstacles and advancing treatments to patients

Overcoming obstacles and advancing treatments to patients

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/20/overcoming-obstacles-and-advancing-treatments-to-patients/
Jan 20, 202203:40
Sharing ideas and data to advance regenerative medicine

Sharing ideas and data to advance regenerative medicine

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/18/sharing-ideas-and-data-to-advance-regenerative-medicine/
Jan 20, 202202:46
Empowering and connecting California’s research ecosystem through shared labs

Empowering and connecting California’s research ecosystem through shared labs

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/14/empowering-and-connecting-californias-research-ecosystem-through-shared-labs/
Jan 20, 202202:56
How two California researchers are advancing world class science to develop real life solutions

How two California researchers are advancing world class science to develop real life solutions

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/12/how-two-california-researchers-are-advancing-world-class-science-to-develop-real-life-solutions/
Jan 12, 202202:44
A CIRM-funded therapy for a deadly blood cancer gets approval for Phase 3 clinical trial

A CIRM-funded therapy for a deadly blood cancer gets approval for Phase 3 clinical trial

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/07/a-cirm-funded-therapy-for-a-deadly-blood-cancer-gets-approval-for-phase-3-clinical-trial/
Jan 12, 202202:01
Teaching stem cells to play video games

Teaching stem cells to play video games

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/05/teaching-stem-cells-to-play-video-games/
Jan 05, 202201:41
The Most Read Stem Cellar Blog Posts of 2021

The Most Read Stem Cellar Blog Posts of 2021

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/29/the-most-read-stem-cellar-blog-posts-of-2021/
Jan 03, 202203:45
One more good reason to exercise

One more good reason to exercise

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2022/01/03/one-more-good-reason-to-exercise/
Jan 03, 202201:17
How do Zebrafish grow ears? It’s quite transparent.

How do Zebrafish grow ears? It’s quite transparent.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/27/how-do-zebrafish-grow-ears-its-quite-transparent/
Dec 27, 202102:19
UCLA gene therapy offers children with LAD-1 a new chance at living a normal life

UCLA gene therapy offers children with LAD-1 a new chance at living a normal life

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/22/ucla-gene-therapy-offers-children-with-lad-1-a-new-chance-at-living-a-normal-life/
Dec 27, 202102:42
Researchers develop a stem cell-based implant for cartilage restoration and treating osteoarthritis

Researchers develop a stem cell-based implant for cartilage restoration and treating osteoarthritis

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/20/researchers-develop-a-stem-cell-based-implant-for-cartilage-restoration-and-treating-osteoarthritis/
Dec 21, 202102:06
Lack of diversity leaves cloud hanging over asthma drug study

Lack of diversity leaves cloud hanging over asthma drug study

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/17/lack-of-diversity-leaves-cloud-hanging-over-asthma-drug-study/
Dec 21, 202103:15
Newly-developed Organoid Mimics How Gut and Heart Tissues Arise Cooperatively From Stem Cells 

Newly-developed Organoid Mimics How Gut and Heart Tissues Arise Cooperatively From Stem Cells 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/10/newly-developed-organoid-mimics-how-gut-and-heart-tissues-arise-cooperatively-from-stem-cells/
Dec 13, 202102:29
How some brilliant research may have uncovered a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s 

How some brilliant research may have uncovered a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/13/how-some-brilliant-research-may-have-uncovered-a-potential-therapy-for-alzheimers/
Dec 13, 202101:07
Wit, wisdom and a glimpse into the future

Wit, wisdom and a glimpse into the future

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/22/wit-wisdom-and-a-glimpse-into-the-future/
Dec 06, 202101:09
Stem Cell Agency Board Invests in Therapy Targeting Deadly Blood Cancers

Stem Cell Agency Board Invests in Therapy Targeting Deadly Blood Cancers

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/24/stem-cell-agency-board-invests-in-therapy-targeting-deadly-blood-cancers/
Dec 06, 202101:54
Creating a New Model for Diversity in Scientific and Medical Research

Creating a New Model for Diversity in Scientific and Medical Research

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/29/creating-a-new-model-for-diversity-in-scientific-and-medical-research/
Dec 06, 202104:55
Bridges Scholar Spotlight: Samira Alwahabi

Bridges Scholar Spotlight: Samira Alwahabi

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/22/bridges-scholar-spotlight-samira-alwahabi/
Dec 06, 202101:58
The Evolution of World AIDS Day: Then and Now 

The Evolution of World AIDS Day: Then and Now 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/01/the-evolution-of-world-aids-day-then-and-now/
Dec 06, 202103:27
Producing insulin for people who can’t

Producing insulin for people who can’t

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/03/producing-insulin-for-people-who-cant/
Dec 06, 202102:43
Now-Defunct For-Profit Stem Cell Clinic Ordered to Pay $5.1 Million for Scamming Patients Through False Advertising

Now-Defunct For-Profit Stem Cell Clinic Ordered to Pay $5.1 Million for Scamming Patients Through False Advertising

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/12/06/%ef%bf%bcnow-defunct-for-profit-stem-cell-clinic-ordered-to-pay-5-1-million-for-scamming-patients-through-false-advertising/
Dec 06, 202101:59
One step closer to making ‘off-the-shelf’ immune cell therapy for cancer a reality 

One step closer to making ‘off-the-shelf’ immune cell therapy for cancer a reality 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/19/one-step-closer-to-making-off-the-shelf-immune-cell-therapy-for-cancer-a-reality/
Nov 19, 202103:00
Sweating bullets and other stories from the frontline

Sweating bullets and other stories from the frontline

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/15/sweating-bullets-and-other-stories-from-the-frontline/
Nov 17, 202100:59
Type 1 diabetes therapy gets go-ahead for clinical trial

Type 1 diabetes therapy gets go-ahead for clinical trial

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/17/type-1-diabetes-therapy-gets-go-ahead-for-clinical-trial/
Nov 17, 202102:18
A year unlike any other – a look back at one year post Prop 14

A year unlike any other – a look back at one year post Prop 14

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/12/a-year-unlike-any-other-a-look-back-at-one-year-post-prop-14/
Nov 12, 202104:07
Old therapies inspire new hope for treatment of pediatric brain tumors

Old therapies inspire new hope for treatment of pediatric brain tumors

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/10/old-therapies-inspire-new-hope-for-treatment-of-pediatric-brain-tumors%ef%bf%bc/
Nov 10, 202102:10
Promising new approach for people with epilepsy

Promising new approach for people with epilepsy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/08/promising-new-approach-for-people-with-epilepsy/
Nov 08, 202103:05
COVID is a real pain in the ear

COVID is a real pain in the ear

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/03/covid-is-a-real-pain-in-the-ear/
Nov 03, 202102:21
Beware of misleading headlines and claims

Beware of misleading headlines and claims

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/11/01/beware-of-misleading-headlines-and-claims/
Nov 01, 202103:27
Reprogramming brain cells to restore vision after a stroke

Reprogramming brain cells to restore vision after a stroke

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/29/reprogramming-brain-cells-to-restore-vision-after-a-stroke/
Oct 29, 202102:14
A hair raising tale

A hair raising tale

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/27/a-hair-raising-tale/
Oct 27, 202101:36
A step forward in finding a treatment for a deadly neurological disorder

A step forward in finding a treatment for a deadly neurological disorder

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/25/a-step-forward-in-finding-a-treatment-for-a-deadly-neurological-disorder/
Oct 25, 202102:59
Some good news for people with dodgy knees

Some good news for people with dodgy knees

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/20/some-good-news-for-people-with-dodgy-knees/
Oct 20, 202102:25
Getting under the skin of people with type 1 diabetes – but in a good way

Getting under the skin of people with type 1 diabetes – but in a good way

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/18/getting-under-the-skin-of-people-with-type-1-diabetes-but-in-a-good-way/
Oct 20, 202101:46
Looking back and looking forward: good news for two CIRM-supported studies

Looking back and looking forward: good news for two CIRM-supported studies

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/15/looking-back-and-looking-forward-good-news-for-two-cirm-supported-studies/
Oct 15, 202103:22
Celebrating Stem Cell Awareness Day

Celebrating Stem Cell Awareness Day

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/13/celebrating-stem-cell-awareness-day/
Oct 13, 202105:09
Raising awareness about mental health

Raising awareness about mental health

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/10/11/raising-awareness-about-mental-health/
Oct 11, 202102:48
Them bones them bones them dry bones – and how to help repair them

Them bones them bones them dry bones – and how to help repair them

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/22/them-bones-them-bones-them-dry-bones-and-how-to-help-repair-them/
Sep 22, 202102:30
Lack of diversity impacts research into Alzheimer’s and dementia

Lack of diversity impacts research into Alzheimer’s and dementia

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/20/lack-of-diversity-impacts-research-into-alzheimers-and-dementia/
Sep 20, 202103:55
Using a stem cell’s journey to teach kids science

Using a stem cell’s journey to teach kids science

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/17/using-a-stem-cells-journey-to-teach-kids-science/
Sep 17, 202102:49
Lung cancer, Sherlock Holmes and piano

Lung cancer, Sherlock Holmes and piano

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/15/lung-cancer-sherlock-holmes-and-piano/
Sep 15, 202102:24
A personal reason to develop a better gene therapy

A personal reason to develop a better gene therapy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/13/a-personal-reason-to-develop-a-better-gene-therapy/
Sep 13, 202102:34
Tiny tools for the smallest of tasks, editing genes

Tiny tools for the smallest of tasks, editing genes

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/10/tiny-tools-for-the-smallest-of-tasks-editing-genes/
Sep 10, 202102:11
Mother and daughter team up to fight bias and discrimination in treatment for people with sickle cell disease

Mother and daughter team up to fight bias and discrimination in treatment for people with sickle cell disease

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/08/mother-and-daughter-team-up-to-fight-bias-and-discrimination-in-treatment-for-people-with-sickle-cell-disease/
Sep 08, 202101:17
National Academy of Medicine honors CIRM Grantees

National Academy of Medicine honors CIRM Grantees

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/03/national-academy-of-medicine-honors-cirm-grantees/
Sep 03, 202103:59
Creating a better way to treat type 1 diabetes

Creating a better way to treat type 1 diabetes

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/09/01/creating-a-better-way-to-treat-type-1-diabetes/
Sep 01, 202104:05
Stem cell therapy may help mend a broken heart

Stem cell therapy may help mend a broken heart

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/30/stem-cell-therapy-may-help-mend-a-broken-heart/
Aug 30, 202102:17
Feds hit predatory stem cell clinics with a one-two punch

Feds hit predatory stem cell clinics with a one-two punch

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/27/feds-hit-predatory-stem-cell-clinics-with-a-one-two-punch/
Aug 27, 202101:40
CIRM funds clinical trials targeting heart disease, stroke and childhood brain tumors

CIRM funds clinical trials targeting heart disease, stroke and childhood brain tumors

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/25/cirm-funds-clinical-trials-targeting-heart-disease-stroke-and-childhood-brain-tumors/
Aug 25, 202103:27
Building a better brain (model) in the lab

Building a better brain (model) in the lab

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/23/building-a-better-brain-model-in-the-lab/
Aug 23, 202102:36
Celebrating a young life that almost wasn’t

Celebrating a young life that almost wasn’t

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/20/celebrating-a-young-life-that-almost-wasnt/
Aug 20, 202101:44
Paving the way for a treatment for dementia

Paving the way for a treatment for dementia

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/18/paving-the-way-for-a-treatment-for-dementia/
Aug 19, 202102:43
City of Hope researchers discover potential therapy to treat brain tumors

City of Hope researchers discover potential therapy to treat brain tumors

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/16/city-of-hope-researchers-discover-potential-therapy-to-treat-brain-tumors/
Aug 16, 202102:22
Learning life lessons in the lab

Learning life lessons in the lab

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/13/learning-life-lessons-in-the-lab/
Aug 13, 202104:04
A conversation with Bob Klein about the past, present and future of CIRM

A conversation with Bob Klein about the past, present and future of CIRM

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/09/a-conversation-with-bob-klein-about-the-past-present-and-future-of-cirm/
Aug 11, 202100:37
SPARKing the genius of the next generation of scientists

SPARKing the genius of the next generation of scientists

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/11/sparking-the-genius-of-the-next-generation-of-scientists/
Aug 11, 202106:01
Retooling a COVID drug to boost its effectiveness

Retooling a COVID drug to boost its effectiveness

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/06/retooling-a-covid-drug-to-boost-its-effectiveness/
Aug 06, 202103:04
A rare chance to help those in need

A rare chance to help those in need

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/28/a-rare-chance-to-help-those-in-need/
Aug 04, 202102:31
City of Hope scientists use stem cells to develop ‘mini-brains’ to study Alzheimer’s and to test drugs in development

City of Hope scientists use stem cells to develop ‘mini-brains’ to study Alzheimer’s and to test drugs in development

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/04/city-of-hope-scientists-use-stem-cells-to-develop-mini-brains-to-study-alzheimers-and-to-test-drugs-in-development/
Aug 04, 202103:16
How regrowing tiny hairs could restore hearing loss

How regrowing tiny hairs could restore hearing loss

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/08/02/how-regrowing-tiny-hairs-could-restore-hearing-loss/
Aug 03, 202102:27
Scientists use stem cell ‘mini-brains’ to better understand signs of frontotemporal dementia

Scientists use stem cell ‘mini-brains’ to better understand signs of frontotemporal dementia

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/30/scientists-use-stem-cell-mini-brains-to-better-understand-signs-of-frontotemporal-dementia/
Jul 30, 202102:26
Improving a special kind of cell to help combat immune related problems

Improving a special kind of cell to help combat immune related problems

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/26/improving-a-special-kind-of-cell-to-help-combat-immune-related-problems/
Jul 26, 202102:10
Endothelial cell treatment reverses lung damage in mice with emphysema

Endothelial cell treatment reverses lung damage in mice with emphysema

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/23/endothelial-cell-treatment-reverses-lung-damage-in-mice-with-emphysema/
Jul 23, 202102:47
Board Funds Fifteen Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy Programs Across California and New Sickle Cell Disease Trial

Board Funds Fifteen Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy Programs Across California and New Sickle Cell Disease Trial

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/21/board-funds-fifteen-bridges-to-stem-cell-research-and-therapy-programs-across-california-and-new-sickle-cell-disease-trial/
Jul 21, 202105:24
UCSD researchers use stem cell model to better understand pregnancy complication

UCSD researchers use stem cell model to better understand pregnancy complication

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/19/ucsd-researchers-use-stem-cell-model-to-better-understand-pregnancy-complication/
Jul 19, 202103:01
Building a new mouse, one stem cell at a time

Building a new mouse, one stem cell at a time

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/16/building-a-new-mouse-one-stem-cell-at-a-time/
Jul 16, 202102:27
Gene therapy is life-changing for children with a life-threatening brain disorder

Gene therapy is life-changing for children with a life-threatening brain disorder

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/14/gene-therapy-is-life-changing-for-children-with-a-life-threatening-brain-disorder/
Jul 14, 202102:24
Stem cell treatment improves motor function in monkeys modeling Parkinson’s Disease

Stem cell treatment improves motor function in monkeys modeling Parkinson’s Disease

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/12/stem-cell-treatment-improves-motor-function-in-monkeys-modeling-parkinsons-disease/
Jul 12, 202103:19
A new way to evade immune rejection in transplanting cells

A new way to evade immune rejection in transplanting cells

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/07/08/a-new-way-to-evade-immune-rejection-in-transplanting-cells/
Jul 08, 202102:01
Heads or tails? Stem cells help guide the decision

Heads or tails? Stem cells help guide the decision

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/30/heads-or-tails-stem-cells-help-guide-the-decision/
Jun 30, 202101:41
CIRM funded trial for AMD shows promising results

CIRM funded trial for AMD shows promising results

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/28/cirm-funded-trial-for-amd-shows-promising-results/
Jun 28, 202103:59
CIRM Board Approves New Clinical Trial for ALS

CIRM Board Approves New Clinical Trial for ALS

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/21/cirm-board-approves-new-clinical-trial-for-als/
Jun 21, 202101:48
An Open Letter to CIRM for World Sickle Cell Day

An Open Letter to CIRM for World Sickle Cell Day

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/18/an-open-letter-to-cirm-for-world-sickle-cell-day/
Jun 21, 202102:53
Sometimes a cold stare is a good thing

Sometimes a cold stare is a good thing

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/16/sometimes-a-cold-stare-is-a-good-thing/
Jun 16, 202102:26
Study shows that COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in people with cancer

Study shows that COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in people with cancer

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/14/study-shows-that-covid-19-vaccine-is-safe-and-effective-in-people-with-cancer/
Jun 14, 202102:15
Call for a worldwide approach to regulating predatory stem cell clinics

Call for a worldwide approach to regulating predatory stem cell clinics

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/11/call-for-a-worldwide-approach-to-regulating-predatory-stem-cell-clinics/
Jun 11, 202103:16
CIRM-catalyzed spinout files for IPO to develop therapies for genetic diseases

CIRM-catalyzed spinout files for IPO to develop therapies for genetic diseases

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/09/cirm-catalyzed-spinout-files-for-ipo-to-develop-therapies-for-genetic-diseases/
Jun 09, 202101:48
Unproven Stem Cell Therapies

Unproven Stem Cell Therapies

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/07/18849/
Jun 08, 202104:19
CIRM funded trial may pave way for gene therapy to treat different diseases

CIRM funded trial may pave way for gene therapy to treat different diseases

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/06/03/cirm-funded-trial-may-pave-way-for-gene-therapy-to-treat-different-diseases/
Jun 03, 202102:57
Friday Round Up

Friday Round Up

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/28/friday-round-up/
May 28, 202102:46
Paving the Way

Paving the Way

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/24/paving-the-way/
May 24, 202102:53
Latest CIRM TRAN1 awards focus on CAR-based cell therapy to treat cancer

Latest CIRM TRAN1 awards focus on CAR-based cell therapy to treat cancer

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/20/latest-cirm-tran1-awards-focus-on-car-based-cell-therapy-to-treat-cancer/
May 20, 202103:11
CIRM Board Approves Continued Funding for SPARK and Alpha Stem Cell Clinics

CIRM Board Approves Continued Funding for SPARK and Alpha Stem Cell Clinics

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/18/cirm-board-approves-continued-funding-for-spark-and-alpha-stem-cell-clinics/
May 18, 202103:29
How stem cells play “follow the leader”

How stem cells play “follow the leader”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/17/how-stem-cells-play-follow-the-leader/
May 17, 202102:37
CIRM Builds Out World Class Team With 5 New hires

CIRM Builds Out World Class Team With 5 New hires

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/14/cirm-builds-out-world-class-team-with-5-new-hires/
May 14, 202105:35
Medeor Therapeutics Completes Enrollment in CIRM-Funded Clinical Trial for Kidney Transplant Patients

Medeor Therapeutics Completes Enrollment in CIRM-Funded Clinical Trial for Kidney Transplant Patients

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/12/medeor-therapeutics-completes-enrollment-in-cirm-funded-clinical-trial-for-kidney-transplant-patients/
May 12, 202103:10
New Study Shows CIRM-Supported Therapy Cures More than 95% of Children Born with a Fatal Immune Disorder

New Study Shows CIRM-Supported Therapy Cures More than 95% of Children Born with a Fatal Immune Disorder

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/11/new-study-shows-cirm-supported-therapy-cures-more-than-95-of-children-born-with-a-fatal-immune-disorder/
May 11, 202102:05
CIRM funded study uses drug development in a dish for treatment of heart arrhythmias

CIRM funded study uses drug development in a dish for treatment of heart arrhythmias

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/07/cirm-funded-study-uses-drug-development-in-a-dish-for-treatment-of-heart-arrhythmias/
May 07, 202102:27
Identifying the visually impaired patients most likely to benefit from jCyte’s stem cell therapy

Identifying the visually impaired patients most likely to benefit from jCyte’s stem cell therapy

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/05/identifying-the-visually-impaired-patients-most-likely-to-benefit-from-jcytes-stem-cell-therapy/
May 05, 202103:01
Remembering Eli Broad, philanthropist and stem cell champion

Remembering Eli Broad, philanthropist and stem cell champion

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/05/03/remembering-eli-broad-philanthropist-and-stem-cell-champion/
May 03, 202102:33
New technique maps out diversity and location of cells in tissue or tumor

New technique maps out diversity and location of cells in tissue or tumor

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/30/new-technique-maps-out-diversity-and-location-of-cells-in-tissue-or-tumor/
Apr 30, 202102:22
Hitting our Goals: Accelerating to the finish line

Hitting our Goals: Accelerating to the finish line

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/28/hitting-our-goals-accelerating-to-the-finish-line/
Apr 28, 202103:11
CIRM funded stem cell therapy could one day help stroke and dementia patients

CIRM funded stem cell therapy could one day help stroke and dementia patients

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/26/cirm-funded-stem-cell-therapy-could-one-day-help-stroke-and-dementia-patients/
Apr 26, 202103:16
Regulated, Reputable and Reliable: FDA’s Taking Additional Steps to Advance Safe and Effective Regenerative Medicine Products

Regulated, Reputable and Reliable: FDA’s Taking Additional Steps to Advance Safe and Effective Regenerative Medicine Products

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/23/regulated-reputable-and-reliable-fdas-taking-additional-steps-to-advance-safe-and-effective-regenerative-medicine-products/
Apr 23, 202103:49
CIRM Board Approves Clinical Trials for Blood Cancer and Pediatric Brain Tumors

CIRM Board Approves Clinical Trials for Blood Cancer and Pediatric Brain Tumors

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/20/cirm-board-approves-clinical-trials-for-blood-cancer-and-pediatric-brain-tumors/
Apr 20, 202102:03
Hitting our goals: Making good progress

Hitting our goals: Making good progress

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/19/hitting-our-goals-making-good-progress/
Apr 20, 202103:18
Positive results for patients enrolled in CIRM-funded trial of a rare pediatric disease

Positive results for patients enrolled in CIRM-funded trial of a rare pediatric disease

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/16/positive-results-for-patients-enrolled-in-cirm-funded-trial-of-a-rare-pediatric-disease/
Apr 16, 202102:28
Saying thanks and farewell to a friend

Saying thanks and farewell to a friend

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/14/saying-thanks-and-farewell-to-a-friend/
Apr 15, 202103:02
Hitting our Goals: Playing Matchmaker

Hitting our Goals: Playing Matchmaker

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/12/hitting-our-goals-playing-matchmaker/
Apr 12, 202103:39
Stem cell therapy for diabetic foot ulcers shows promise in new study

Stem cell therapy for diabetic foot ulcers shows promise in new study

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/09/stem-cell-therapy-for-diabetic-foot-ulcers-shows-promise-in-new-study/
Apr 09, 202102:17
CIRM funding helps improve immune cell therapy to combat HIV

CIRM funding helps improve immune cell therapy to combat HIV

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/07/cirm-funding-helps-improve-immune-cell-therapy-to-combat-hiv/
Apr 07, 202102:13
Hitting our Goals: Let’s start at the beginning shall we

Hitting our Goals: Let’s start at the beginning shall we

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/05/hitting-our-goals-lets-start-at-the-beginning-shall-we/
Apr 05, 202102:42
Meet xenobots 2.0 – the next generation of living robots

Meet xenobots 2.0 – the next generation of living robots

Meet xenobots 2.0 - the next generation of living robots This episode is also available as a blog post: http://blog.cirm.ca.gov/2021/04/02/meet-xenobots-2-0-the-next-generation-of-living-robots/
Apr 02, 202103:52