Stem Cells: Online Resource (2)

International Research

• Australian Stem Cell Centre Unites leading Australian academic researchers with the biotechnology industry to develop innovative therapeutic products.
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) CIHR is the major federal agency responsible for funding health research in Canada. The site offers links to stem cell research guidelines, the Stem Cell Oversight Committee, and funding opportunities.
• Centre for Stem Cell Biology (UK) Part of the University of Sheffield.
• EuroStemCell Eleven academic institutes and enterprises from eight European countries compare stem cell information and evaluate their therapeutic potential.
• The Goldyne Savad Institute of Gene Therapy (Hadassah University Hospital, Israel)Information on the Institute's Research Group on human embryonic stem cells.
• Health Insite (Australia) List of stem cell resources.
• Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research in China A September 2002 Report from the U.S. Embassy, Beijing.
• Institute for Stem Cell Research (UK) Includes links to its research groups and collaborative initiatives.
• Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Outlines their current research projects.
• The International Stem Cell Forum (ISCF) Encourages international collaboration and funding support for stem cell research.
• Kyoto University (Japan) Home page for the University's Stem Cell Research Center
• RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (Japan) Home page for the Center's Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology
• Scottish Stem Cell Network A multidisciplinary forum of scientists and clinicians advancing stem cell biology into identifiable health benefits.
• Stem Cell Society Singapore Serving the stem cell research community of Singapore.
• Stem Cells: Therapies for the Future? (EU) News and information about this 2001 European Union conference.
• Tekes—National Technology Agency of Finland Tekes is the main public funding organization for research and development in Finland.
• UK Medical Research Council Information on the MRC's stem cell initiative.
• The UK Stem Cell Bank Information about stem cell lines available from the UK bank.
• UK National Stem Cell Network Promotes research activities and events at the national level to speed the translation of basic stem cell research into therapeutic applications in the control of degenerative diseases.

News Sources

• Biotechnology Industry Organization Up-to-date news on stem cells, cloning, and regenerative medicine.
• EurekAlert! A science news site provided by the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences.
• Forum on Science Ethics & Policy Links to informational, legislative, editorial, and other sites discussing stem cell research.
• National Geographic: The Power to Divide Feature story on the science and politics of stem cell research.
• Nature: Focus on Stem Cells A selection of articles and features on stem cells, including the specially commissioned Stem Cells Insight.
• NewScientist: Cloning and Stem Cells A monthly update on stem cell technology.
• The New York Times: Stem Cells A free collection of articles about stem cells published inThe New York Times.
• NOVA scienceNOW: Stem Cells Update From the PBS series (originally aired April 19, 2005). Includes dispatches on the politics of stem cells, the cloning process, and related science news.
• PBS: Miracle Cell This episode of the series Innovation explores the use of stem cells for regenerative therapies. (Originally aired April 13, 2004)
• Scientific American Provides news coverage on stem cell research. See The Stem Cell Challenge, a feature article from the June 2004 issue.
• SciTech Daily Review Offers a range of news articles, features, and commentaries about science and technology topics.
• Stem Cell Research News An online newsletter that features stories about stem cells of all types.
• Stem Cells The International Journal of Cell Differentiation and Proliferation.
• Time: The Stem Cell Debate Stories and resource links on stem cell news.
• The Washington Post: Stem Cell Research A collection of articles on stem cell research. (Free registration required to search for other articles within the previous two weeks; fee required to search for older archived articles.)

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News Web Logs

• The Niche A blog hosted by Nature Reports Stem Cells that offers a forum for debate and commentary on stem cell research and its wider implications for ethics, policy, business, and medicine.
• The Stem Cell Blog Discussion on the science, ethics, business, and politics of stem cell research.
• Stem Cell News Abstracts of current news articles regarding stem cells, with links to sources.
• Stem Cell Research Progress Blog—Information About Stem Cells Discussion of stem cell news and events.

Professional Associations

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) The AAAS policy brief on stem cell research.
• American Medical Association (AMA) Provides information on the basics of stem cell research and highlights relevant policy developments.
• American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) Facilitates the exchange of scientific knowledge about cell biology by disseminating research and training students and young investigators.
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) FAQs about cloning, stem cell research, and ASRM's position on the issues.
• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Discussion of stem cell research.
• Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Seeks to help biomedical and life scientists improve people's health, well-being, and productivity.
• The International Cord Blood Society (ICBS) Dedicated to the advancement of stem cell research with an emphasis on umbilical cord blood stem cells.
• International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Works to exchange information on stem cells, encourage research involving stem cells, and educate the public in all areas of stem cell research and application.

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Related Federal Government Sites

• FDAA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Determines whether stem cells are safe to use in clinical trials.
• Health Resources and Services Administration's The C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program Provides information and support to patients who need a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant or umbilicial cord blood transplant.
• NIDDK Investigator's Guide to Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Provides information for researchers supported by the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases.
• NIH Bioethics Resources on the Web Contains a broad collage of annotated web links that provide background information and various positions on issues in bioethics.
• The President's Council on Bioethics Advises the President on ethical issues related to advances in biomedical science and technology, including stem cells.

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Research Programs at Universities and Institutions

• Harvard Stem Cell Institute Supports research into all aspects of stem cell biology, with special emphasis on those areas with the greatest potential for improving human health.
• McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Established for University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center scientists and clinical faculty working to develop tissue engineering, cellular therapies, biosurgery, and artificial and biohybrid organ devices.
• National Human Neural Stem Cell Resource Provides neural stem cells harvested from the post-natal, post-mortem, human brain to the research community for stem cell research.
• The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Offers grants, fellowships, and symposia for stem cell researchers; educates the public about stem cells; and establishes collaborative stem cell research facilities.
• Pittsburgh Development Center of Magee-Womens Research Institute Explores the molecular biology of cell function, including the potential of stem cells for treating human disease.
• Sloan-Kettering Institute Part of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to patient care, education, and research into cancer.
• Stanford University School of Medicine/Institute for Cancer/Stem Cell Biology and Medicine Explains Stanford's involvement and perspective on stem cell issues, with links to related sites.
• Texas A&M University Mesenchymal Stem Cell Distribution Prepares and distributes well-characterized marrow stromal cells (MSCs) derived from adult human and rodent bone marrow using standardized protocols.
• Texas Heart Institute Stem Cell Center Dedicated to the study of adult stem cells and their role in treating cardiovascular disease, including clinical trials (in human patients), as well as many preclinical studies (in the laboratory) using stem cells.
• University of California, San Francisco/Developmental and Stem Cell Biology ProgramHighlights of UCSF human embryonic stem cell research.
• University of Massachusetts: International Stem Cell Registry The Potential of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
• University of Minnesota: Stem Cell Institute Works to enhance understanding of stem cells' potential to improve human and animal health.
• University of Wisconsin/Embryonic Stem Cell Research Scientists at UW-Madison were the first to successfully isolate and culture human embryonic stem cells.

State Initiatives for Stem Cell Research

• California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Makes grants and provides loans for stem cell research, research facilities, and other research opportunities at California universities and research institutions.
• Connecticut Stem Cell Research Program Provides grants-in-aid for conducting embryonic or human adult stem cell research.
• Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute (IRMI) Awards grants to Illinois medical research facilities to fund stem cell research involving adult, cord blood, and embryonic stem cells.
• Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) Provides emerging technology companies and university researchers with funding and specialized technical assistance.
  
• New Jersey Stem Cell Research Program Awards individual research and core facility grants to support human embryonic stem cell research.
• New York Stem Cell Science (NYSTEM) Supports basic, applied, translational or other research and development activities that will advance scientific discoveries in fields related to stem cell biology.
• Ohio Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine A multi-institutional center (Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, the Cleveland Clinic, Athersys, Inc., and Ohio State University). Provides basic and clinical research programs, biomedical and tissue engineering programs, and the development and administration of new therapies.
• Stem Cell Research State Laws The National Conference of State Legislatures provides an overview of the state laws and pending legislation on stem cell research.
• Interstate Alliance on Stem Cell Research (IASCR) Fosters effective interstate collaboration, helps states develop research programs, and promotes efficient and responsible use of public funds.