Stem Cell Network - Réseau de cellules souches

16/06/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS! SCN announces $33M to advance 36 research projects and !

Today, SCN is pleased to announce $13.5M in funding for 36 new research projects and . This initiative, supported by 63 partner organizations contributing more than $19.5M in cash and in-kind support, represents a collective $33 million investment in Canada’s regenerative medicine ecosystem. 🇨🇦

New to this funding cycle is the addition of Joint Funding Collaborators, including Breakthrough T1D Canada and The Azrieli Foundation, leveraging $1.2M in support. The funded projects will drive ground-breaking research across 14 disease areas, including rare diseases such as and . 🔬

Learn more. ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/research/research-competition-results/

16/06/2025

🚨 NOUVELLE IMPORTANTE! Le RCS annonce un investissement de 33 M$ pour soutenir 36 projets de recherche et en !

Aujourd'hui, le RCS est heureux d'annoncer l’octroi d’un financement de 13,5 M$ pour soutenir 36 nouveaux projets de recherche et en . Cette initiative, appuyée par 63 organisations partenaires accordant au total plus de 19,5 M$ en espèces et en nature, représente un investissement collectif de 33 millions de dollars dans l'écosystème de la médecine régénératrice au Canada. 🇨🇦

Du nouveau s’est ajouté pour ce cycle de financement, à savoir la participation de Collaborateurs de financement, dont Percée DT1 et la Fondation Azrieli, qui fourniront un soutien de 1,2 M$. Les projets financés permettront de mener des recherches novatrices dans 14 domaines médicaux, notamment pour le traitement des maladies rares telles que le et la . 🔬

Pour en savoir plus. ➡️ https://stemcellnetwork.ca/fr/recherche/resultats-des-concours-de-recherche/. Breakthrough T1D Canada Percée DT1 Canada The Azrieli Foundation

23/05/2025

It is with profound sadness that we honour the passing of Dr. James Till, a pioneering Canadian scientist whose work, alongside Dr. Ernest McCulloch, laid the very foundation of stem cell research.

At the Stem Cell Network, we extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Till’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and forever celebrated. We also recognize that our very existence is built upon the foundational work of Dr. Till. His legacy lives on in every discovery, every trainee, and every patient who has benefitted from stem cell research.

Read more. https://stemcellnetwork.ca/celebrating-the-life-and-legacy-of-dr-james-till/

14/02/2025

We’re less than a week away from kicking off the 2025 season of at McMaster University in Hamilton! 🧬 It will be an exciting day filled with interactive discussions, hands-on learning, and opportunities to connect high school students with leading experts in the field of . Big thanks to Let's Talk Science for partnering with us to make this possible! 🙏 Stay tuned for more updates!

14/02/2025

In recognition of , join SCN’s Joanna Valsamis, as she chats with biomedical engineering expert Dr. Sara Nunes Vasconcelos (University Health Network, Toronto) about cutting-edge stem cell research for heart disease—a leading cause of death and disability in Canada.
 
In this episode of Stem Cells from the Sofa, Dr. Vasconcelos shares how her team is using stem cells and bioengineered blood vessels to repair damaged hearts, improve drug screening with “organ-on-a-chip” technology, and create better human disease models for clinical testing.
 
She also reflects on how her personal experience as a cancer survivor has driven her groundbreaking research on the impact of chemotherapy and radiation on heart health. 💡 🔬
 
Tune in to explore the future of regenerative medicine and cardiovascular research, and hear exclusive insights from one of Canada’s leading experts in the field. Get inspired by how stem cells and recycled fat are helping to repair hearts, and discover the latest breakthroughs in medical science—all in 10 minutes or less!
 
Don’t miss it! Listen now for the full conversation!

13/02/2025

À l'occasion du , joignez-vous à Joanna Valsamis du RCS, pour une entrevue avec Sara Vasconcelos, une experte en génie biomédical (Réseau universitaire de santé, Toronto), sur la recherche de pointe sur les cellules souches pour les maladies cardiaques, une des principales causes de décès et d'invalidité au Canada.

Dans cet épisode des Cellules souches depuis le canapé, Mme Vasconcelos nous dit comment son équipe utilise des cellules souches et des vaisseaux sanguins issus de la bio-ingénierie pour réparer les cœurs endommagés, améliorer le criblage des médicaments grâce à la technologie des « organes sur puce » et développer de meilleurs modèles humains pour les essais cliniques. Elle explique également comment son expérience personnelle de survivante du cancer a motivé ses recherches sur les effets de la chimiothérapie et de la radiothérapie sur la santé du cœur. 💡 🔬

Soyez à l’écoute pour explorer l'avenir de la médecine régénératrice et de la recherche cardiovasculaire et entendre en exclusivité les idées d’une éminente chercheuse canadienne.

Laissez-vous inspirer par le fait que les cellules souches et la graisse recyclée aident à réparer les cœurs, et découvrez les dernières avancées de la science médicale, le tout en 10 minutes ou moins! C’est à ne pas manquer!

Écoutez dès maintenant l’intégralité de cette entrevue!

Joignez-vous à Joanna Valsamis, du Réseau de cellules souches, pour une conversation de 10 minutes avec Sara Vasconcelos, (Ph. D., Réseau universitaire de sa...

13/02/2025

In recognition of , join SCN’s Joanna Valsamis, as she chats with biomedical engineering expert Dr. Sara Nunes Vasconcelos (University Health Network, Toronto) about cutting-edge stem cell research for heart disease—a leading cause of death and disability in Canada.

In this episode of Stem Cells from the Sofa, Dr. Vasconcelos shares how her team is using stem cells and bioengineered blood vessels to repair damaged hearts, improve drug screening with “organ-on-a-chip” technology, and create better human disease models for clinical testing.

She also reflects on how her personal experience as a cancer survivor has driven her groundbreaking research on the impact of chemotherapy and radiation on heart health. 💡 🔬

Tune in to explore the future of regenerative medicine and cardiovascular research, and hear exclusive insights from one of Canada's leading experts in the field. Get inspired by how stem cells and recycled fat are helping to repair hearts, and discover the latest breakthroughs in medical science—all in 10 minutes or less!

Don’t miss it! Listen now for the full conversation!

Join Joanna Valsamis of the Stem Cell Network for a 10-minute conversation with Dr. Sara Vasconcelos (University Health Network, Toronto) on cutting-edge ste...

11/02/2025

Today, we join the world in recognizing – a day dedicated to empowering and inspiring future generations of fields. We’re proud to recognize the incredible impact of women within our Network and thank them for shaping the future and encouraging young girls to follow their passions in . 👩‍🔬🔬

💡 Want to hear from some of the talented and innovative women in our Network? Don’t miss these upcoming events!
📅 Careers Beyond Academia – Happening TOMORROW, February 12 at 12 PM ET!
🔹 Featuring Zoe Anderson Jenkins & Tracy Porter on Regulatory Affairs
📅 Five to Be Inspired By: Women in Regenerative Medicine – March 6 at 12 PM ET!
🔹 Featuring Natasha Chang, Priye Iworima, Lauralyn McIntyre, Vardit Ravitsky, Anastassia Voronova
🔹 Moderated by SCN’s Cate Murray
✨ Register now 👉 https://stemcellnetwork.ca/training/workshops/

10/02/2025

With coming up this month on February 28th, RareKids-CAN would like to hear from our rare disease community! We know how resilient this community is and the value of connection. We’d like to encourage you to share how you’ll be marking this day in your area!

You can learn more about how to get involved at https://tinyurl.com/3yjcrsyw

15/01/2025

Offre passionnante pour les étudiants diplômés et les postdoctorants en ! Nous acceptons actuellement les demandes liées au Programme de stages industriels RCS-Mitacs 2025-2026. 🎓

Formez-vous au sein d'entreprises canadiennes de premier plan, développez des thérapies et des technologies et obtenez une expérience sur le terrain et universitaire précieuse!🔬

Entreprises partenaires : Axolotl Biosciences, Epiloid Biotechnology, Feldan Therapeutics, Mediphage Bioceuticals, Mesintel Therapeutics, Octane Orthobiologics, Telescope Therapeutics, and Virano Therapeutics.

🔗 https://stemcellnetwork.ca/fr/formation/echanges-bourses-et-stages/partenariat-rcs-mitacs/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=scn_mitacs_internship_partnership

15/01/2025

Exciting opportunity for grad students and postdocs in ! Applications are now open for the SCN-Mitacs Industry-Based Internship Program 2025-2026. 🎓

Train with top Canadian companies, develop life-saving therapies and technologies, and gain valuable industry and academic experience! 🔬

Partner Companies: Axolotl Biosciences, Epiloid Biotechnology, Feldan Therapeutics, Mediphage Bioceuticals, Mesintel Therapeutics, Octane Orthobiologics, Telescope Therapeutics, and Virano Therapeutics.

🔗 https://stemcellnetwork.ca/training/exchanges-fellowships-internships/scn-mitacs-internship-partnership/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=scn_mitacs_internship_partnership

20/12/2024

We’d like to cell-abrate this joyful season by wishing you a wonderful holiday on behalf of SCN! ✨

Wishing you health, happiness, and stem-tacular success in the year ahead!
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Le RCS cell-èbre cette période de réjouissances en vous souhaitant de merveilleuses fêtes✨

Nous vous souhaitons santé, bonheur et des réussites des plus souche-taculaires au cours de la nouvelle année!