Now open! The ISSCR invites Full, Postdoc, and Student members to shape the future of the Society by casting your ballot in the 2026 ISSCR Board of Directors election. Learn more: https://ow.ly/qEo350Yj5cn

Check out a free course from the ISSCR and STEMCELL Technologies on how to apply the ISSCR Standards for Human Stem Cell Use in Research. Gain practical guidance you can apply to your current research to strengthen rigor, responsibility, and best practices. Sign up now 👉https://bit.ly/43Slc1G

STEM-PD Trial: New research shows RC17 hESC-derived mesencephalic dopaminergic neural progenitor cells do not activate human T cells in vitro and reduced T cell CD25 expression and proliferation, supporting their immunological safety. https://ow.ly/iCa150YgFrY ISSCR | Cell Press

Join our upcoming webinar, Modeling Human Development: Gene Networks, Organoids, and AI Tools, on 26 February 2026. Hear from leading experts as they discuss innovative models, cutting-edge technologies, & AI-driven insights shaping the future of human development research 👉 https://bit.ly/4pzKjym

Highly recommeneded -> Open doors to new collaborations, mentorship, and global recognition in the stem cell community by presenting your research at #ISSCR2026. Abstracts are due 25 February to be considered for oral presentations and travel & merit awards. invt.io/1bxbaw42j0x @isscr.org

New research from Regeneron highlights a previously unrecognized role of M-cadherin in fetal myofiber formation, showing it regulates the formation of adherens junctions and secondary myofibers to determine adult myofiber number and muscle mass. https://ow.ly/AiNa50YeyE8

Online now! Acute estradiol/progesterone loss compromises the biology and function of neurogenic niches during a vulnerable female aging period, with hormone treatment rescuing neurological and behavioral deficits in female rats. https://ow.ly/ZN2h50YeyrT

Co-Chairs Fiona Doetsch (@doetschlab.bsky.social) and Nozomu Yachie (@nzmyachie.bsky.social) share insights into the scientific program and what you can expect at #ISSCR2026! Listen to the episode and submit an abstract before 25 February to participate!

Hear from Zubin Master (@wakeforest.bsky.social)on why the ISSCR and @harvardmed.bsky.social's new clinician education course he helped develop is important for healthcare professionals in learning about the dangers of unproven stem cell treatments. Explore the course👉 bit.ly/4mpoh0Q

Join @isscr.org as they celebate 20 years of iPSC discovery in Kyoto in October. There's still time to submit an abstract! Registration and more info 👇 www.isscr.org/upcoming-pro...

New research from Leiden University Medical Center! A simplified co-culture reveals altered cardiotoxic responses to doxorubicin in hPSC-derived cardiomyocytes in the presence of endothelial cells, and highlights how AI can scale assessment of drug-induced cardiotoxicity. https://ow.ly/Z2R450Yeymp

Shape future of our Society by casting your ballot in the 2026 Board of Directors election. To be eligible to cast your ballot in this election, you must join the Society or renew your membership by 11:59 p.m. EST (USA) on 19 February 2026👉 https://bit.ly/4eOL2H1

Brian Bigger, an #ISSCR2026 speaker, was recently named one of TIME 100 Health Honorees! Learn more about his research developing gene & stem cell therapies for patients with chronic diseases during his presentation at ISSCR 2026! https://www.isscr2026.org/concurrent-track-clinical-applications

Open doors to new collaborations, mentorship, and global recognition in the stem cell community by presenting your research at #ISSCR2026. Abstracts are due 25 February to be considered for oral presentations and travel & merit awards. invt.io/1bxbr3v3ijc @isscr.org

New research in Stem Cell Reports shows that the timing of embryonic stem cell differentiation is not directly determined by the cell cycle. https://ow.ly/uKyg50Yeygy ISSCR | Cell Press | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

Open doors to new collaborations, mentorship, and global recognition in the stem cell community by presenting your research at #ISSCR2026. Abstracts are due 25 February to be considered for oral presentations and travel & merit awards. invt.io/1bxbjx8kur2 @isscr.org

Open doors to new collaborations, mentorship, and global recognition in the stem cell community by presenting your research at #ISSCR2026. Abstracts are due 25 February to be considered for oral presentations and travel & merit awards. invt.io/1bxb36zykwu @isscr.org

Open doors to new collaborations, mentorship, and global recognition in the stem cell community by presenting your research at #ISSCR2026. Abstracts are due 25 February to be considered for oral presentations and travel & merit awards. invt.io/1bxbdd6wr7z @isscr.org

Open doors to new collaborations, mentorship, and global recognition in the stem cell community by presenting your research at #ISSCR2026. Abstracts are due 25 February to be considered for oral presentations and travel & merit awards. invt.io/1bxbqnagnog @isscr.org

Hear from Pengyi Yang, a Stem Cell Reports Early Career Editor, on the value of ISSCR membership! Connect globally, spark collaborations, and access exclusive benefits. Join today 👉 https://bit.ly/4eOL2H1

The ISSCR is pleased to announce that Aviv Regev, PhD, Head of Research & Early Development at Genentech, will serve as a keynote speaker at #ISSCR2026. Dr. Regev will speak during the Plenary Session, Tissue Stem Cells in Physiology & Disease. Read more: https://ow.ly/79m550YfqyK

In the new Stem Cell Report podcast episode, guests discuss new approaches to improving the derivation & characterization of human sensory neurons through the development of a genetic toolkit to fluorescently label specific sensory neuron subtypes. https://ow.ly/G6Fx50YcyVO

Improving rigor in stem cell research: New study in Stem Cell Reports highlights gaps in reporting and shows how implementing ISSCR standards can strengthen reproducibility in human stem cell studies. https://ow.ly/7PiO50Yey7Y Cell Press | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

📢 Remember to submit your abstract for #ISSCR2026 by February 25th! Join nearly 3,500 scientists from across the world at ISSCR 2026 for a 4-day event highlighting the most important breakthroughs in the field. @isscr.org#ISSCR2026 https://bit.ly/3ObQGeg

Only 2 weeks left to submit an abstract for #ISSCR2026! Do not miss the opportunity to gain unparalleled access to the global stem cell community, receive immediate feedback, and expand your professional network. Submit your abstract by 25 February 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zd6GPb#ISSCR2026

New study shares an improved strategy to generate porcine induced pluripotent stem cells (piPSCs) with key features including flat morphology with feeder-free culture, #teratoma and #blastoid formation, and efficient CRISP-Cas9 editing. https://ow.ly/PpVM50Yaeeh

#STARD10 regulates human pancreatic β cell differentiation and triglyceride metabolism, providing insights into how its loss-of-function can contribute to increased type 2 #diabetes risk. https://ow.ly/ku9z50YexWR ISSCR | Cell Press | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

Online now from University of New South Wales! In situ spatial transcriptomics reveals novel markers of the limbal stem cell niche and ocular surface epithelia, informing future studies in delivering a more reliable standard therapy to improve clinical outcomes. https://ow.ly/lWWV50Yaerm

New ISSCR-ASSCR joint travel awards to support Australian students and EMCRs to attend @isscr.org annual meeting in Montreal

The #ISSCR2026 scientific program brings together leading voices and new ideas, covering a wide range of topics from stem cell biology to organoids, disease modeling, and cell therapies. Submit an abstract by 25 February for the opportunity to present your research! invt.io/1bxb5j61gtx @isscr.org

Thrilled to see our latest work featured on the cover of Stem Cell Reports: www.cell.com/stem-cell-re... !

Serve the stem cell and regenerative medicine community by participating in the editorial review process as a Stem Cell Reports Early Career Editor. Applications are due 13 March. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/W09t50XWbgu ISSCR | Mingxia Gu

Online now in Stem Cell Reports! Erythropoietin exposure disrupts B cell development and drives the emergence of myeloid-biased biphenotypic progenitors #lymphopoiesis #hematopoiesis #myelopoiesis https://ow.ly/Po5Q50YacSq ISSCR | Cell Press | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

The @isscr.org and @stemcellnetwork.ca have launched a working group on Global Workforce Development in Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine. I'm excited to co-chair this initiative with Dr. Danielle Spice and to work with an impressive set of trainees and early-career investigators. (1/2)

Explore innovative approaches in developmental biology, gene networks, and computational models at the upcoming webinar, Modeling Human Development: Gene Networks, Organoids, and AI Tools, on February 26. Register today 👉 https://bit.ly/4pzKjym

Celebrate 20 years of iPSC discovery in the city where it all began! Join the global stem cell community in Kyoto this October for a historic symposium showcasing the latest advances driving the next 20 years! Register & submit your abstract 👉 https://bit.ly/49jDNXN

"With steady resolve, we should continue to advance stem cell research for the betterment of humankind, guided by rigorous science, ethical integrity, and a long-term vision for a healthier future." Read the message from ISSCR President Hideyuki Okano: https://ow.ly/pE5K50Ycyt7

New study from Washington University in St. Louis is live in Stem Cell Reports: Comparison with Ezh2 reveals the PRC2-dependent functions of Jarid2 in hematopoietic stem cell lineage commitment. https://ow.ly/rxyU50YacMj ISSCR | Cell Press | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

ISSCR Annual Meeting Poster Award Winner Sakurako Nagumo Wong from @knoblich-lab.bsky.social‬ shares tips on designing and presenting an effective scientific poster. Submit an abstract by 25 February for the opportunity to present your research at #ISSCR2026! https://ow.ly/6c6a50Y8sxs

New study analyzes 532 RNA-seq datasets to map promoter activity in #hematopoiesis, providing insights into promoter-mediated regulation and a foundation for targeting promoter-specific mechanisms in disease. ISSCR https://www.cell.com/stem-cell-reports/fulltext/S2213-6711(26)00002-0

Read the latest ISSCR Member Spotlight featuring Karl Koehler, PhD! He shares what inspires his work using human organoids to study sensory tissue development, disease, and regeneration, and offers advice for trainees. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4pLH3Qo

The #ISSCR2026 scientific program brings together leading voices and new ideas, covering a wide range of topics from stem cell biology to organoids, disease modeling, and cell therapies. Submit an abstract by 25 February for the opportunity to present your research! invt.io/1bxbktvyxlj @isscr.org

The @isscr.org and ASSCR are partnering to launch the new ISSCR-ASSCR Joint Travel Award to support ASSCR student and early career member attendance at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting in Montréal on 8-11 July 2026. Deadline - 26 February 2026 AEDT. www.isscr2026.org/awards

So exciting to see ASSCR partner with @isscr.org to support Australasian student and ECR researchers to attend the ISSCR Annual meeting in Montreal!! This Joint Travel Award, the first of its kind, will enable more interactions with the international community for our EMCR members!! #stemcells

DHX9 sustains hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) function in cooperation with H3 acetylation, highlighting DHX9 as a crucial factor linking epigenetic modifications with transcriptional programs in HSC biology. https://ow.ly/AqbS50YacBH ISSCR | The Gairdner Foundation | SickKids Foundation

#ISSCR2026 abstract submissions are due 25 February 2026! Share your latest discoveries and connect with global leaders across academia, industry, government, and education. Submit today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4owAWzF#ISSCR2026

It's coming - the #ISSCR2026 scientific program brings together leading voices and new ideas, covering a wide range of topics from stem cell biology to organoids, disease modeling, and cell therapies. Submit an abstract by Feb 25 for the chance to present your work! invt.io/1bxbnsjwres @isscr.org

Calling all early-career stem cell scientists! Apply to join the Stem Cell Reports Early Career Editorial team and help shape the field. Gain editorial experience, mentoring, & global visbility. Apply by 13 March 👉 https://bit.ly/4qTeIsk

Unlock the future of human development research. Join us on 26 February 2026 for Modeling Human Development: Gene Networks, Organoids, and AI Tools, featuring award-winning science that are redefining how we study human biology 👉 https://bit.ly/4pzKjym

“Research with human fetal tissue (HFT) and HFT-derived cell lines has been integral to biomedical progress for nearly a century.” https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00308-2 @brumbaugh-lab.bsky.social