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Who's Who - Stem Cell Organizations



Americans for Cures Foundation
Formerly called the Alliance for Stem Cell Research, this nonpartisan organization continues to advocate for the advancement of stem cell research and cures.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
The AAAS is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to "advance science and serve society" through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education and more. Type "stem cells" into the Search bar to peruse their materials.
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American Cancer Society
The ACS is a nationwide, voluntary health organization that provides information about making treatment decisions on bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplants. Their overview includes an introduction to stem cells, reasons, basics and sources for stem cell transplants, allogeneic transplant, the importance of a matched donor and much more.
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California Institute for Regenerative Medicine: Independent Citizens Oversight Committee ("ICOC")
The "The Institute" or "CIRM" was established in 2005 with the passage of Proposition 71, the California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative. This state agency makes grants and provides loans for stem cell research, research facilities and other vital research opportunities. Type "stem cells" into the Search bar to peruse their materials.
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Cancerbackup
Founded in 1985 by a physician and cancer patient, this organization provides general information on stem cell and bone marrow transplants, autologous and allogeneic transplants and Q&A's.
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Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research
The CAMR is a bipartisan pro-cures coalition comprised of over 100 nationally recognized patient organizations, universities, scientific societies, and foundations advocating for the advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in regenerative medicine.
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The Genetics Policy Institute
GPI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a positive legal framework to advance stem cell research. GPI maintains science and legal advisory boards comprised of leading stem cell researchers, disease experts, ethicists, legal experts and a full-time staff of policy experts available to educate the public and media on stem cell issues.
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Hadassah
The Women's Zionist Organization of America is a volunteer women's organization committed to strengthening the unity of the Jewish people. They initiate and support pace setting health care and education. Type "stem cells" into the Search bar to peruse their materials.
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Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. Type "stem cells" into the Search bar to peruse their materials.
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The Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute
IRMI was established in 2005 to provide state support for stem cell research.
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International Society for Stem Cell Research
The ISSCR contains multiple links to Stem Cell Science pages. Literature, FAQ, Stem Cell Resources, Calendar of Events, Sites of Interest, Stem Cell Courses, Stem Cell Lines, Resources on Ethical Issues, AMA/ASRM Statement on Therapeutic Cloning and NIH Director Elias Zerhouni's Statement on Stem Cells (June 12, 2003) are available.
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International Stem Cell Forum
ISCF is composed of twenty one global stem cell research funders that encourage international collaboration aimed at promoting global good practice and acceleration of progress in stem cell research. Find Stem Cell News & Events, Forum Initiatives, projects, stem cell registries and basic information about stem cell research.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The JDRF advances research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications. Type the terms "stem cell" into the Search bar to peruse their materials.
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Maryland Families for Stem Cell Research, Inc.
This organization is composed of individuals with personal connections to disease and injuries, former elected officials, doctors, scientists, bioethics experts, biotech industry leaders, and health care professionals working together to educate citizens about biomedical research and regenerative medicine.
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
The Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through a funded research agenda ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. Type "stem cells" into the Search bar to peruse their materials.
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The Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures
This non-profit consists of concerned citizens and organizations that support stem cell research and cures in Missouri. They oppose any new efforts to restrict Missourians' access to stem cell research, therapies and cures.
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National Academy of Sciences
The NAS is an honorific society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology, and to their use for the general welfare. Type "stem cells" into the Search bar to peruse their materials.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Stem Cell Research
The Society funds MS research, provides services to people with MS, offers professional education and furthers advocacy efforts. Download a Webcast/podcast Series on Stem Cells & MS-Today and Tomorrow.
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New Jersey Citizens Coalition for Cures
The NJCCC seeks to educate the public about the importance and potential benefits of increased public funding for biomedical research, promoting New Jersey as a leader in biomedical research, and advocating the increased public funding of biomedical research, including both embryonic and adult stem cell research in New Jersey.
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The New Jersey Commission on Science & Technology
The NJCST was established in 1985 for the development and oversight of policies and programs promoting science and technology research and entrepreneurship in New Jersey. Stem Cell from the left navigation bar to obtain information about stem cell research, facilities, grants, symposia and technology incubators.
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New Yorkers for the Advancement of Medical Research
NYAMR is a coalition of disease advocacy groups, university research centers, citizens' organizations, and biotech industry leaders seeking funding in New York State for regenerative medicine, including embryonic stem cells research.
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NIH: Stem Cell Task Force
The NIH Stem Cell Task Force The Task Force was formed to enable and accelerate the pace of stem cell research. It identifies rate limiting resources, develops initiatives to enhance these resources, seeks the advice of scientific leaders in stem cell research about the challenges to moving the stem cell research agenda forward, and strategies NIH may pursue to overcome the challenges.
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Parkinson's Action Network
PAN is a grassroots advocacy program for patient advocacy in Washington D.C. that works to bring awareness of the effects of Parkinson's disease to the public and to lawmakers. Type "stem cells" into the Search bar to peruse their materials.
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Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research
SCF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization managed and operated as an "Organization for cures" dedicated to fund research that accelerate the discovery, development ad delivery of therapeutics for all diseases that can benefit from the field of embryonic stem cell research.
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Stem Cell Action Network
This grassroots, volunteer group of patients, families and friends provides New & Updates, Stem Cell Basics, Presentation Tools, FAQ's and much more.
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Student Society for Stem Cell Research
SSSCR is an international network of students, researchers, patient advocates, and policy makers dedicated to the advancement of scientific research for cures. They believe that stem cell research will revolutionize the field of medicine.
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Teen Info on Cancer
Sponsored by Cancerbackup, this site provides information for teens about stem cells as related to cancer treatment. Type stem cells in the Search box.
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Texans for Advancement of Medical Research
TAMR is an organization of scientists, physicians, ethicists, leading health groups, and individuals who support biomedical research in Regenerative Medicine.
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WiCell Research Institute
WiCell is a non-profit research institute established in 1999 that focuses on the study of human embryonic stem (hES) cells by generating fundamental knowledge, establishing research protocols, providing cell lines, research tools and training to scientists worldwide. Go to the right navigation bar to get to the National Stem Cell Bank and to learn more about stem cells.
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