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Stem Cell Network

Stem Cell Network

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The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is a Canadian non-profit that supports stem cell and regenerative medicine research, teaches the next generation of highly qualified personal, and delivers outreach activities across Canada.[1][2] The Network has been supported by the Government of Canada, since inception in 2001.[1][3] SCN has catalyzed 25 clinical trials, 21 start-up companies, incubated several international and Canadian research networks and organizations, and established the Till & McCulloch Meetings, Canada's foremost stem cell research event.[citation needed]

The organization is based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Activities

Annual Scientific Conference

Since 2001, SCN has hosted an annual scientific conference. This conference is open to SCN investigators and trainees, and provides a forum to share new research. The conference takes place in a different Canadian city each year. In 2012, the annual conference was re-branded as the Till & McCulloch Meetings. The establishment of the Meetings ensured that the country's stem cell and regenerative medicine research community would continue to have a venue for collaboration and the sharing of important research. The Till & McCulloch Meetings are Canada's largest stem cell and regenerative medicine conference.

Research Funding Programs

Training

The SCN training program includes studentships, fellowships, research grants and workshops. Since 2001, SCN has offered training opportunities to more than 5,000 trainees.[citation needed]

Organization

Member institutions

SCN and its membership engage in collaborative funding and research activities. Current members institutions include:[4]

Partners

References

  1. [1]
    Government of Canada (2020-09-25). "Network of Centres of Excellence- Government of Canada. NETWORK LEGACY: STEM CELL NETWORK - SCN". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  2. [2]
    Draper, Jon; Murray, Cate (2020-07-02). "Stem Cell Network". Stem Cell Research. 47: 101890. doi:10.1016/j.scr.2020.101890. ISSN 1876-7753. PMC 7331550. PMID 32679523.
  3. [3]
    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2020-03-02). "Government of Canada invests in regenerative medicine research to support Canadians' health". gcnws. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  4. [4]
    "Members and Partners". Stem Cell Network. Archived from the original on 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
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