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Alternative Cultures for Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Production, Maintenance, and Genetic Analysis

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Collaborations in stem cell science.

Jonathan Thomas¹

¹Chairman, The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, 210 King Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. jthomas@saybrook.net

Regenerative Medicine

|December 6, 2012

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Collaboration is key in stem cell research. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) fosters partnerships between academic and industry scientists to accelerate regenerative medicine advancements.

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Area of Science:

Regenerative Medicine
Stem Cell Science
Biotechnology

Background:

Collaboration is increasingly vital for scientific progress.
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) recognizes the power of joint efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight CIRM's strategies for fostering collaboration.
To provide an update on the scope of CIRM's collaborative programs.

Main Methods:

Documenting and analyzing CIRM-funded projects.
Assessing the extent of academic-industry partnerships.

Main Results:

Numerous CIRM-funded teams are actively collaborating.
Collaborations span national and international levels.

Conclusions:

CIRM's emphasis on collaboration yields significant scientific advances.
Partnerships between academia and industry accelerate stem cell research.