In this ISSCR Member Spotlight, Alessandro Bertero reflects on his group's work on how chromatin architecture guides pluripotent stem cell differentiation, the importance of international collaboration, and the experiences that have shaped his career. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uCsOQE

This past year has been a defining moment for both the ISSCR and the stem cell field. ISSCR strengthened its scientific leadership, expanded its global reach, & advanced its commitment to innovation, translation, inclusion, & communication. Read more: https://ow.ly/6Yh850Z9G3G

Celebrate 20 years of iPSC discovery with the ISSCR in Kyoto this October! It will feature advances in science, bioengineering, ethics, and policy 👉 https://bit.ly/49jDNXN Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, Syntax Bio, for supporting this symposium.

Join the ISSCR 2026 Attendee Orientation webinar for an official guide on how to navigate, utilize, and maximize your conference experience at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting 👉 https://bit.ly/47ZP7XF

🌍 Help shape the future of the stem cell workforce. The #ISSCR and Stem Cell Network invite students, trainees, researchers, and industry professionals to complete an anonymous global survey. #StemCellResearch https://ow.ly/orTL50Z8SH7

Dr. Wendell Lim, USCF, will share his latest research at #ISSCR2026! His research focuses on understanding how genetically encoded molecular programs yield complex cellular behaviors, studying mechanisms of cell signaling. Register to hear more 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/#ISSCR2026

👏 Thank you, Martin Pera, for your transformative leadership of Stem Cell Reports. From launching The Stem Cell Report podcast to creating the Early Career Editorial Board & advancing research rigor, Martin helped shape the journal & elevate voices across the community. https://ow.ly/Ng8l50Z7G4O

Stem Cell Medicine: Parkinson's Disease, a free, on-demand course accredited by @HarvardMed, explores emerging dopamine cell therapy approaches for Parkinson's disease for clinicians, medical students & healthcare professionals. Take the course 👉 https://bit.ly/4mpoh0Q

🎉 Welcome to the newest Early Career Editors of Stem Cell Reports! Their global perspectives will help shape the future of stem cell science and publishing. 🌍Read more: https://ow.ly/Sji850Z7FmI Alessandro Bertero, Shifeng Xue,

Discover the next frontier of stem cell research in Montréal, Canada this July at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting. Join 3,500 researchers worldwide to exchange ideas, present your work, and connect with the global community driving regenerative medicine forward 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/

ISSCR membership represents dedication to ethical and rigorous research, connecting you with a global community united by that same commitment. We build the foundation of rigor, reproducibility & trust that will carry stem cell research forward 👉 isscr.org/membership

Make plans to hear Shinya Yamanaka, the stem cell biologist best known for discovering iPSCs, discuss applications for iPSCs and where we are heading. He will present at both #ISSCR2026 and at ISSCR's iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium in Kyoto this October. https://ow.ly/x07350Z5f8n#ISSCR2026

Register for the ISSCR & Harvard Medical School's new Stem Cell Medicine: Parkinson's Disease continuing education course to learn from #Parkinsons researchers like Roger Barker (Cambridge Stem Cell Institute) 👉https://bit.ly/ISSCRPDcourse World Parkinson Congress

Claire Henchcliffe explains why it is important for medical professionals to answer questions about stem cells in Parkinson's Disease. Learn more about the ISSCR and Harvard Medical School's new continuing education course👉https://bit.ly/ISSCRPDcourse World Parkinson Congress

Hear the latest from Mark Skylar-Scot at #ISSCR2026. Dr. Skylar-Scott's lab develops integrative technologies combining stem cell engineering, 3D bioprinting, and tissue vascularization to address cardiac tissue engineering at whole-organ scale. 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/#ISSCR2026

From the lab to the clinic, #ISSCR2026 covers the full breadth of stem cell science. Connect with leading researchers, attend sessions across disciplines, & engage with a global community. Register now 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/#ISSCR2026

The #ISSCR Consortium on Advanced Stem Cell-Based Models in Drug Discovery and Development submitted comments to the FDA supporting a flexible, science-driven framework for New Approach Methodologies (#NAMs) in drug development. #StemCellResearch Read more ➡️https://ow.ly/zFIc50Z3b06

ISSCR membership offers valuable networking opportunities, multiple avenues to present your research, travel awards to support scientific exchange, and greater visibility in the field of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Get started today 👉 https://bit.ly/4eOL2H1

📢 The ISSCR recently joined 110+ organizations in calling for at least $51.303B in FY2027 funding for the NIH. https://ow.ly/fozO50Z2k2N #NIH #StemCellResearch #BiomedicalResearch

At #ISSCR2026, Kara McKinley will be sharing her work that dissects cellular- and tissue-level molecular and genetic mechanisms to advance understanding of complex tissue remodeling with the long-term mission of improving uterine health. Register today 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/#ISSCR2026

In 2027, ISSCR returns to San Francisco to recognize 25 years of discovery, collaboration, and progress in stem cell science; to gather the people, ideas, and work that will shape the next quarter century. Join us in San Francisco, USA, 15–18 June 2027. https://ow.ly/hqR650Z1FGP

ISSCR’s latest continuing education course, developed in partnership with Harvard Medical School explains dopamine neuron replacement, shares clinical trial progress, & discusses how emerging stem cell therapies compare with current Parkinson’s treatments 👉 https://bit.ly/4mpoh0Q

Join us for the ISSCR 2026 Attendee Orientation webinar to learn tips that help you navigate, utilize, and maximize your four-day conference experience at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting 👉 https://bit.ly/47ZP7XF

Join us in Kyoto, Japan, for the iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium! Engage with the global stem cell research community, share new findings, exchange ideas, and expand your network. Explore the program 👉 https://bit.ly/3LfeufB

ISSCR membership connects you with diverse perspectives from across the field, sparks new collaborations, and opens doors to a global network of stem cell researchers. Explore exclusive member benefits and join us 👉 https://bit.ly/4eOL2H1

While preparations continue for #ISSCR2026, the Society remains deeply engaged in advocating for the field year-round, including responding to the recent NIH Request for Information on the future use of hESCs in federally supported research. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/IswS50YYW7N

Dr. Miguel-Aliaga will take the stage at ISSCR 2026 to share her latest work on how organs adapt structurally and functionally to developmental and metabolic changes, linking cellular remodeling to whole-organism physiology. Learn more 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/

This month, we highlight Masayo Takahashi, MD, PhD, as our featured ISSCR member! She shares her advice for trainees, her approach to building cross-disciplinary teams, and what drives her work in retinal regenerative medicine 👉 https://bit.ly/4da5Nxr

One week away! Join our interactive webinar for an inside look at how stem cell research oversight committees evaluate proposed studies. A mock committee will review two illustrative stem cell research protocols in real time. Register today 👉 https://bit.ly/4cIIbQp

From early career support to international collaboration, ISSCR membership connects researchers with the networks, resources, and opportunities that advance stem cell science responsibly. Become a member 👉 https://bit.ly/4eOL2H1

Created in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, ISSCR’s free, on-demand course, Stem Cell Medicine: Parkinson’s Disease, covers the biological rationale of stem-cell based approaches, clinical trial outcomes & how these compare to existing treatments 👉 https://bit.ly/4mpoh0Q

The ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting is where stem cell science moves forward. Connect with the global stem cell community, share research, and engage in scientific discussions across disciplines. Join 3,500 researchers from around the world in Montréal, Canada this July 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/

Dr. Penninger, who developed the first self-organizing 3D human blood vessel organoids from pluripotent stem cells, will present his latest work at #ISSCR2026 during the “Organoid Engineering” session. Register to catch his talk 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/#ISSCR2026

Online Now! NRG-1 restoration reactivates NPCs and fosters hippocampal repair by supporting neurogenesis, neuronal complexity, synaptogenesis, and remyelination that reverses memory loss in mice with progressive brain demyelination👉 https://bit.ly/4t9sB6K

The application deadline has been extended for our Stem Cell & Dev Bio Early Career Symposium! 👉 Apply by May 3. All career stages welcomed. 🔗 https://alleninstitute.org/events/stem-cell-developmental-biology-early-career-symposium Co-hosted with @isscr.org and @socdevbio.bsky.social

Feng Zhang, the architect of CRISPR-based genome engineering and next-generation gene modulation platforms, is presenting in Plenary I: Presidential Symposium at #ISSCR2026! Register to hear his talk: https://www.isscr2026.org/ Broad Institute

Only two months left to submit an abstract for the iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium! Join the global stem cell research community in Kyoto & share your latest findings, exchange ideas with leaders in the field, and grow your network. Abstracts are due 29 July 👉 https://bit.ly/3LfeufB

Less than 1 week to apply for the Stem Cell & Developmental Biology Early Career Symposium! All career stages are encouraged to attend. Apply by May 1. 🔗 More at: https://bit.ly/4t0b1lG 🤝 In partnership with @isscr.org and @socdevbio.bsky.social

Hanne Scholz is an expert on pancreatic cell isolation and works on approaches to beta cell replacement therapies for diabetes. Do not miss her talk during the "Tissue Repair and Regeneration in Common Diseases" session at #ISSCR2026! Register today 👉https://www.isscr2026.org/

Expand your professional circle at #ISSCR2026! Networking opportunities include small-group sessions in the Meet-Up Hub, networking breaks and receptions, & one-on-one partnering designed to facilitate collaboration & idea exchange. Register 👉 invt.io/1bxbuxqot2h @ISSCR.org

Expand your professional circle at #ISSCR2026! Networking opportunities include small-group sessions in the Meet-Up Hub, networking breaks and receptions, & one-on-one partnering designed to facilitate collaboration & idea exchange. Register 👉 invt.io/1bxbll6bbgc @ISSCR.org

I am excited to announce that I have received a Travel & Merit Award for the #ISSCR2026 Annual Meeting about my work modeling mouse cranial and cardiac neural crest development in vitro. Many thanks to my mentor @tvierbuchen.bsky.social for his guidance and support throughout this project @ISSCR.org

Developed in partnership with Harvard Medical School, Stem Cell Medicine: Parkinson’s Disease explores the science behind dopamine neuron replacement, clinical trial progress, and how emerging stem cell therapies compare with current treatments. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4mpoh0Q

Through education, outreach, and collaboration, ISSCR members help strengthen public understanding of stem cell therapies and their potential. Be part of a community working to inform patients, support clinicians & advance responsible stem cell science 👉 https://bit.ly/4eOL2H1

📢 ISSCR is hosting a briefing in Washington, DC on April 23. Speakers will cover scientific background of stem cell research, clinical translation outlook, and case studies underscoring the role of federal research funding ➡️ clinical trial. https://ow.ly/7Xpb50YNCFM

Tomorrow is the last day to submit a late-breaking abstract for #ISSCR2026! Share your latest discoveries with the global stem cell research community. Due 22 April. 👉 https://bit.ly/4owAWzF#ISSCR2026

Martine Rothblatt is a biotech entrepreneur driving the development of organ manufacturing technologies to address transplant shortages. Hear more about her work during Plenary IV: Clinical Advances and the Promise for Patients at #ISSCR2026 this July! https://www.isscr2026.org/

Expand your professional circle at #ISSCR2026! Networking opportunities include small-group sessions in the Meet-Up Hub, networking breaks and receptions, & one-on-one partnering designed to facilitate collaboration & idea exchange. Register 👉 invt.io/1bxbv6hvh9v @ISSCR.org

Expand your professional circle at #ISSCR2026! Networking opportunities include small-group sessions in the Meet-Up Hub, networking breaks and receptions, & one-on-one partnering designed to facilitate collaboration & idea exchange. Register 👉 invt.io/1bxblzxxdt3 @ISSCR.org

Expand your professional circle at #ISSCR2026! Networking opportunities include small-group sessions in the Meet-Up Hub, networking breaks and receptions, & one-on-one partnering designed to facilitate collaboration & idea exchange. Register 👉 invt.io/1bxbnokoqga @ISSCR.org