The statewide network is designed to overcome manufacturing bottlenecks that have delayed or stalled development and approval of regenerative medicines. “These awards are a critical first step in ...

San Diego, CA – A promising treatment for patients with spinal cord injuries and a therapy aimed at helping HIV patients create an AIDS-resistant blood system were approved today by the state’s stem ...

Retinitis pigmentosa is a blinding eye disease that affects approximately 150,000 individuals in the US and 1.5 million people around the world. It is caused by the destruction of light-sensing… ...

Most heart conditions leading to sudden death or impaired heart pumping functions in the young people ( 35 years old) are the results of genetic mutations inherited from parents. It is very difficult ...

Welcome to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) page of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Here, you’ll find answers to the most common questions you may have on CIRM. CIRM, ...

Jonathan Thomas, PhD, JD, is President and CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Thomas was previously the Chair of the CIRM governing Board from June 2011 to March 2023.

The first thing to know about stem cells is that there is not just one kind, in fact, there are many different types of stem cells, each with very different potential to treat disease. Pluripotent ...

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CIRM is dedicated to bringing regenerative medicine treatments to patients who need them. This commitment begins with access to information. This page provides resources to learn more about ...

The CIRM iPSC Repository is a collection of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines produced from tissue samples obtained from thousands of individuals by researchers in California through funding ...

Through its strategic funding of clinical trials, CIRM helps advance innovative stem cell and gene therapy discoveries toward future treatments for patients. CIRM funds clinical trials across a broad ...

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) was established in 2004 when 59 percent of California voters passed Proposition 71, also known as the California Stem Cell Research and Cures ...