The National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia supports stem cell science and educates the community about the potential and dangers of stem cell therapies. Visit the website: stemcellfoundation.net.au
Hobart researcher Kaylene Young believes she can persuade lazy stem cells in our brain to repair brain injuries and even treat diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s. Dr Kaylene Young of the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania has received an inaugural $50,000 Metcalf Prize from the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia in recognition of…
Jose Polo is unravelling the details of how stem cells can be produced from adult cells through a mix of identity theft and reprogramming. It is work that needs to be done before such stem cells can be used safely in medicine. In recognition of his leadership in stem cell research, Associate Professor Polo of…
Launch and embargo 10.30 am, 18 February 2013 Centre for Eye Research Australia, Level 1, 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne With patient advocate, researcher, and stem cells Media contacts: Niall Byrne: 0417 131 977, niall@scienceinpublic.com.au Georgina Howden Chitty: 0419 391 057, georgina@scienceinpublic.com.au For CERA: Emily Woodhams: 0408 370 959, emily.woodhams@unimelb.edu.au
Download high-resolution photos of Dr Kathryn Davidson, the National Stem Cell Foundation’s first grant recipient, Dr Alice Pébay, Associate Investigator at Stem Cells Australia, and Dr Graeme Blackman OAM, Chairman of the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia.