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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

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Annual Scientific Conference

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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

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Training

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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

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Member institutions

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

Partners

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References

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  1. ^ a b 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. ^ 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. ^ 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. ^ "Members and Partners". Stem Cell Network. Archived from the original on 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2022-09-09.