Biotech Innovators of Stem Cell Research
Advanced Cell Technology​​​
​The Advanced Cell Technology is a biotech company that is located in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Specializing in the development of cellular therapies, ACT helps create treatments for the millions of people who are impacted by diseases and health conditions. They use stem cell-based technologies in the field of regenerative medicine for patient-specific therapies.
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Harvard Stem Cell Institute​
​Founded in 2004, the Harvard Stem Cell Institute is a part of one of the largest groups of biomedical researchers in the world with a university, medical school, and eleven teaching hospitals and research institutions. Their community of scientists and clinical experts in stem cell science all seek a way to bring new treatments and life to patients with wide ranges of chronic illnesses.
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International Society for Stem Cell Research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research is an international, independent, and nonprofit organization. It was formed in 2002 to promote the exchange of ideas, information, discoveries, etc. about stem cell research. The ISSCR has more than 3,500 members worldwide and becomes the voice of the stem cell research community.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center
In 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center had the first successful isolation of embryonic stem cells by Dr. James Thomson. Ever since, they have been a leader in the field of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Central point of contact, information, and facilitation for all stem cell research things on campus is provided by the SCRMC. Their goals include maintaining their leader title in stem cell and regenerative medicine research, to develop educational training programs, enhancing philanthropic support, and more.
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Stanford University School of Medicine Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
​Stanford University School of Medicine established the Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine in 2002, building on the university’s leadership in stem cell science and set foundations for the creation of regenerative medicine. The devoted institute focuses on exploring stem cells regulation, function, and formation. They have achieved several goals including first isolation of stem cells, cancer cells, and brain cells.
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As a bio-medical research facility, the National Institutes of Health is made up of 27 institutes and centers that focus of specific diseases or body systems. It is federally funded by the U.S. and a part of its Department of Health and Human Services. The NIH is the nation’s resource for making important discoveries, improving health and saving lives.
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