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Congratulations to the iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium Poster Award Winners on their fantastic research! Souta Motoike, CiRA Ramon Pfaendler ETH Zurich Mert Akgunduz, Kyoto University Eilley Barron University of Maryland Catarina Grandela, Leiden University Sponsored by BeOne Medicines

Thank you to the 900+ attendees who joined us in Kyoto to celebrate 20 years of iPSC discovery! From groundbreaking science to inspiring discussions, the energy was incredible. Thanks to our speakers, sponsors, & attendees for a memorable symposium!

Discover how leadership evolves across career stages & sectors in the latest ISSCR webinar. Hear from emerging & established leaders on building strong mentorships, developing transferable skills, & leading across international & interdisciplinary teams👉 https://bit.ly/4qBeIym

📢 The second episode of our new quarterly series drops next week! In partnership with the @isscr.org's Early Career Advisory Committee, we hosted Drs. Anupama Hemalatha and Verena Schwach. Don't miss it! Dr. Hemalatha's work: https://go.nature.com/4shj3Yj Dr. Schwach's work: https://bit.ly/4zB2RUm

The science is underway in Kyoto! We are celebrating 20 years of iPSC discovery, bringing together leading scientists from around the world to share groundbreaking research, exchange ideas, and explore the future of iPSC science. Here’s a look at the action so far!

The ISSCR is pleased to launch its new CDMO Directory, a practical screening tool designed to help researchers identify potential partners to support clinical translation. https://ow.ly/8htw50ZZkkp

Explore award-winning #organoid research in the upcoming ISSCR webinar: Organoid Models in Tissue Architecture and Patterning, in partnership with BaCell3D and Stem Cell Reports. Register to attend👉 https://bit.ly/45QtbwR

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the #ISSCR2027 Annual Meeting! Join us in San Francisco, USA, 15-18 June 2027. Explore the program, speakers, and the many opportunities the meeting offers 👉 www.isscr2027.org

Access the latest scientific advances, publications, and updates on research findings through ISSCR events, the society journal, and scientific programming. Stay informed about breakthroughs, technological trends, and new methodologies with ISSCR membership👉 https://www.isscr.org/membership

Be part of a supportive, global community of scientists with shared interests. Network, connect, & interact with other stem cell researchers, scientists, clinicians, & industry professionals worldwide through ISSCR membership. Join or renew for 2027👉 www.isscr.org/membership

The ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium will feature advances in organoid systems that integrate multiple cell types, innovations in bioengineering, patient-derived tumor models, and AI-driven analytical approaches. Register👉 https://bit.ly/4eQlQDp

Learn how leadership develops across career stages and sectors in the latest ISSCR webinar. Hear from emerging and established leaders on mentorship, transferable skills, and leading international, interdisciplinary teams. Register to attend 👉 https://bit.ly/4qBeIym

📢 The ISSCR is now accepting nominations for the 2027 ISSCR Board of Directors and the Society's annual awards. Nominations are due 16 October. Learn more 👉https://www.isscr.org/isscr-news/get-involved-with-the-isscr-two-ways-to-make-an-impact

Discover ways researchers are building functional systems to probe gene regulation, model disease, and engineer organ-level physiology in a variety of pluripotent stem cell systems at the upcoming ISSCR webinar, presented by ISSCR 2026 Poster Award Winners 👉 https://bit.ly/46qh3Tq

Call for applications! The ISSCR invites early career investigators to apply to become an #ISSCR2027 Ambassador. Applications are due 23 October 2026. Learn more 👉https://www.isscr2027.org/ambassador

Discover how organoids and microphysiological systems can be directed to recapitulate the structural complexity and morphogenesis of tissues and explore what these advances mean for modeling development and disease in vitro in the upcoming ISSCR webinar. Register to attend👉 https://bit.ly/45QtbwR

Last chance to submit your abstract for the ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium! Abstract submissions are due at 11:59 PM EDT (USA) on 16 September 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/4eQlQDp

Accelerate discovery with the ISSCR community. Connect with researchers, share ideas across disciplines, access resources and opportunities, and help advance stem cell science. Join ISSCR today: https://www.isscr.org/membership

Time is running out to submit your latest research for the ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium. Share your research for the chance to speak alongside global scientific leaders like Hans Clever and Sally Temple. Abstracts are due on 16 September. 👉 https://bit.ly/4eQlQDp

Call for Papers: Stem Cell Reports in partnership with other Cell Press journals, is accepting submissions for a special issue on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Showcase advances in organoids, AI, computational models, and more. Learn more: 👉 https://bit.ly/4wJHX3I

Explore what leadership means at every career stage, from academia to industry during the next upcoming ISSCR webinar. Hear perspectives on mentorship, transferable skills, and leading across international and interdisciplinary environments. 👉https://bit.ly/4qBeIym

Time is running out to share your research at the ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium in San Diego. Submit your abstract by 16 September to showcase your work and connect with researchers advancing stem cell-based models, organoids, AI, and drug discovery. 👉 https://bit.ly/4eQlQDp

Join a global community committed to advancing stem cell research and setting standards for the field. ISSCR membership connects you with researchers, resources, and opportunities that support rigorous science, innovation, and responsible progress👉 www.isscr.org/membership

We look forward to hearing about this historic discovery, the research advances it has made possible, & where the science is headed next. Join us in Kyoto this October for the ISSCR iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium as we celebrate this scientific milestone. time.com/collection/l...

Help commemorate 20 years of iPSC discovery by contributing to a special issue of Stem Cell Reports. The journal is seeking original research and perspectives that reflect the impact and future of iPSC science. Submissions are due 1 December 2026. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4wGN3hd Cell Press

Less than one month remains to submit your abstract for the ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium. Share your latest research on stem cell-based disease modeling, organoids, AI, and drug discovery. Abstracts are due on 16 September. 👉 https://bit.ly/4eQlQDp

ISSCR membership connects you to a global community advancing stem cell research through rigor, innovation, and collaboration. Access exclusive educational resources, networking opportunities, preferred registration rates to ISSCR meetings, and more. Become a member 👉 www.isscr.org/membership

Call for Papers: Stem Cell Reports, in partnership with other Cell Press journals, is accepting submissions for a special issue on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Showcase advances in organoids, AI, computational models, and more. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4wJHX3I

ISSCR membership connects you with award-winning scientists, clinicians, students, & postdocs from a global community dedicated to stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Collaborate on groundbreaking science, shape the field, & build partnerships👉 isscr.org/membership

As part of a shared Global Workforce Development Initiative, ISSCR and Stem Cell Network are gathering perspectives on workforce development, career pathways, training needs, & future opportunities in the field. Take the survey by 31 July 👉https://ow.ly/t0xV50ZtmiH

Only a week left to submit an abstract for the iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium! Share your latest findings, exchange ideas with leaders in the field, and grow your network. Abstracts are due 29 July 👉 https://bit.ly/3LfeufB

Join a global stem cell research community at the Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium in San Diego. Engage with global leaders this December👉 https://bit.ly/4eQlQDp A special thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, Syntax Bio, for making this meeting possible.

Scientific progress depends on rigorous, merit-based funding and is strengthened by international collaboration. ISSCR has urged the U.S. OMB to withdraw proposed regulations that would jeopardize and slow advances in stem cell research and clinical translation. Read more: https://ow.ly/y78p50ZnPEH

ISSCR membership signals your dedication to ethical, rigorous research and the future of the field. Shape the future of stem cell science with us 👉 isscr.org/membership

Thank you to our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for making #ISSCR2026 a great success! We hope you will join us in San Francisco in June 2027 for #ISSCR2027!

Only two months left to submit an abstract for the Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium! Join the global stem cell community in San Diego to discuss disease understanding and accelerated drug discovery with leaders👉 https://bit.ly/4eQlQDp

ISSCR membership is built for every stage of the scientific journey. Access curated webinars and engage with a global community year-round. Invest in your future. Become an ISSCR member today👉 isscr.org/membership

Join us in Kyoto for a landmark celebration of 20 years of iPSC science. The global stem cell community will convene for the iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium, featuring advances in science, bioengineering, ethics, and policy. Register 👉 https://bit.ly/49jDNXN

Today is the last day to register online for the #ISSCR2026 Annual Meeting! Do not miss your chance to join the global stem cell community, share research, and engage in scientific discussions across disciplines. Secure your spot👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/

Explore our Continuing Education course, Stem Cell Medicine: Parkinson's Disease! This free, on-demand course, accredited by Harvard Medical School, covers the scientific foundations, clinical applications, & future directions of stem cell-based interventions for PD 👉 https://bit.ly/4mpoh0Q

Abstracts for the iPSC 20th Anniversary Symposium are due 29 July! Join us in Kyoto, Japan, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells. Share your findings, exchange ideas, & grow your network 👉 https://bit.ly/3LfeufB

There is still time to register for ISSCR 2026! Regular registration ends on 1 July. Do not wait to secure your spot to join nearly 3,500 stem cell scientists from around the world in Montréal, 8 - 11 July 2026, for four days of stem cell science. Register today 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/

The annual meeting of @isscr.org is coming up. I did a sneak peek podcast with the two program chairs Fiona Doetsch from the University of Basel and Nozomu Yachie from the University of British Columbia/University of Osaka. This is a sneak peek of that sneak peek. share.transistor.fm/s/27284ba5

ISSCR membership supports the next generation of stem cell scientists, ensuring they have the network, resources, and visibility to thrive. Gain career guidance from experienced panelists across industries and career stages & showcase your research 👉 isscr.org/membership.

#ISSCR2026 will showcase the entire spectrum of stem cell science. Network with top researchers, explore cross-disciplinary sessions, & become part of a worldwide community committed to pushing the field forward. Register to join us this July 👉 https://www.isscr2026.org/

Bayer has joined the ISSCR Consortium on Advanced Stem Cell-Based Models in Drug Discovery and Development as a Founding Member. Read more: https://ow.ly/RX3k50Zc08b

In this ISSCR Member Spotlight, Alessandro Bertero reflects on his group's work on how chromatin architecture guides pluripotent stem cell differentiation, the importance of international collaboration, and the experiences that have shaped his career. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uCsOQE

This past year has been a defining moment for both the ISSCR and the stem cell field. ISSCR strengthened its scientific leadership, expanded its global reach, & advanced its commitment to innovation, translation, inclusion, & communication. Read more: https://ow.ly/6Yh850Z9G3G

Celebrate 20 years of iPSC discovery with the ISSCR in Kyoto this October! It will feature advances in science, bioengineering, ethics, and policy 👉 https://bit.ly/49jDNXN Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, Syntax Bio, for supporting this symposium.

Join the ISSCR 2026 Attendee Orientation webinar for an official guide on how to navigate, utilize, and maximize your conference experience at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting 👉 https://bit.ly/47ZP7XF