Stem Cell Network
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Launching our first Instagram TAKEOVER! Happening next Thursday ALL day long with Josh Dierolf from Amy Wong's lab! Josh, the Chair of SCN’s Trainee Communications Committee will show us a day in the life of a postdoc. Don’t miss out https://www.instagram.com/scncanada/ #LifeLab

Register today! SCN in conjunction with the Society for Low Temperature Biology (SLTB), is excited to host two new cryopreservation educational workshops that will inform on the principles, best practices and latest advances in cryopreservation. The workshop, which is open to investigators and trainees, features talks from subject matter experts from the field of cryopreservation research and includes discussion and Q&A sessions. For more details and to register: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeERZuW360lrR_D_3/viewform

Back by popular demand! SCN has partnered with BioTalent Canada to provide a second installment of this career-focused training event. These courses will provide SCN trainees with an introduction to the best practices and quality monitoring standards that are required for the clinical and commercial translation of cell and gene therapies. This event was oversubscribed in the first installment, so submit an application before Thursday, May 13, 2021 to be considered for a place. https://stemcellnetwork.ca//training-for-success-in-canad/

March is #LiverHealthMonth! Today for our #20Q20 we are featuring Massimiliano Paganelli Co-Founder & CEO of Morphocell Technologies who is using stem cells to develop new treatments for liver disease. Learn more about his research, family & favourite hobbies: https://stemcellnetwork.ca//2021/03/Max-Interview-WEB-FINA Université de Montréal

SCN and BioCanRx are co-hosting a webinar on #mentalhealth in academia. This session will include an interactive panel discussion, providing tips and resources for managing and mediating mental health in an academic work environment. For more information and to register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_WeqlHvgxQ_mDQY3FT-FtIw

Only a few days away! Join us on March 18 at 11 a.m. ET for a Stem Cells from the Sofa webinar that will cover pandemic impacts and discuss initiatives that the research community could embrace as science starts to consider recovery and rebuilding from these unprecedented challenges. For more information and to register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_9jmTiS9iSDaiU-k24dvn7Q

20 Questions with 20 Scientists in Canada. First interview with Michael Rudnicki. While his childhood dream was to be an astronaut or follow in the footsteps of Jacques Cousteau, Michael Rudnicki first encountered molecular biology in high school. He was hooked after reading the book The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins. It became a lifelong passion and led to an exciting career in stem cell research and regenerative medicine. https://stemcellnetwork.ca/about-us/20-years-of-scn/ #SCN20years #20Q20

Application deadline is next week (January 20)! Learn about best practices and quality monitoring standards for cell and gene therapy manufacturing and subsequent clinical translation. Successful applicants will also participate in an interactive session with industry and academic subject matter experts who will provide career insights, discuss what they look for in new hires and answer your career-related questions. For more information and to apply: https://stemcellnetwork.ca//training-for-success-in-canad/

While the Canadian stem cell community in Canada was well established since the discovery of stem cells by Canadian scientist Drs. Till and McCulloch, it was somewhat fragmented. There was a need for a unified voice to establish unresolved ethical, legal, social and policy issues and drive stem cell research and regenerative medicine forward. Dr. Ron Worton was a leader in bringing the right people together to form the Network in April, 2001. #MilestoneMonday #SCN20Years

2021 marks 20 Years of SCN! We look forward to celebrating all year long! DYK leading Canadian scientists joined forces in 2001 to form the Stem Cell Network? The network was established to harness the potential of stem cells and regenerative medicine for the benefit of Canadian health. https://stemcellnetwork.ca/about-us/20-years-of-scn/ #SCN20years Des scientifiques canadiens de premier plan dans le domaine des cellules souches ont uni leurs forces et formé une nouvelle communauté de chercheurs en 2001. Ce nouveau réseau a été créé pour exploiter le potentiel des cellules souches et de la médecine régénératrice afin d’améliorer la santé des Canadiens. https://stemcellnetwork.ca//q/20-annees-de-succes-au-rcs/

Wishing you all a healthy and #HappyNewYear! #BonneAnnée!

There’s still time to register! SCN is pleased to sponsor the 2020 #GairdnerSymposium. This virtual event, on December 2 & 3, will bring world-class experts together to explore the past, present & future of somatic gene therapy research and practice. https://cca-reports.ca/events/breaking-through/

Reminder TMM2020 attendees: All plenary and showcase theatre presentations are available on-demand in the virtual environment until December 31, 2020. Use the same login details to access the #TMM2020 virtual environment to view the on-demand sessions. https://scn.6connex.com/event/TMM/login

Do you have a career opportunity within the stem cell and regenerative medicine sector you would like to promote? Post it on the Stem Cell Network's website and have SCN promote it through our social media platforms. View our Career Opportunities page for more information. https://stemcellnetwork.ca/whats-new/career-opportunities/

It’s #WorldDiabetesDay! Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects the daily lives of approximately 300,000 Canadians. Learn about SCN-funded investigators and their important research on #Type1 diabetes: https://stemcellnetwork.ca//disease-regio/type-1-diabetes/

The good and the bad of virtual conferences, according to Joshua Dierolf at Stem Cell Network - Réseau de cellules souches https://www.signalsblog.ca/till-mcculloch-meetings-2020-a-/

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow who is interested in translational stem cell & other regenerative strategies for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. For more details and to apply: https://stemcellnetwork.ca//Ottawa-Hospital-Research-Insti