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About the Stem Cell Network

Transforming lives through regenerative medicine

Powered by a pan-Canadian community of multidisciplinary experts and next-generation talent, the Stem Cell Network (SCN) focuses exclusively on stem cell and regenerative medicine (RM) research.

SCN’s new Strategic Plan, Accelerate 2025-2029aims to not only ‘accelerate’ stem cell and RM research, but to cultivate a vibrant research community, driven by exceptional talent, unwavering excellence, and a shared passion for transformative scientific advances.

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7,000+

Trainees

279

Research Groups

$148M

In Research, Training and Outreach

$157M

In Research Partnerships Leveraged

Training overview

More than 7,000 HQP have benefitted from SCN courses, workshops and travel awards. See what we’re offering in 2024.

Researcher profiles

Get to know SCN’s researchers!

What are stem cells?

Stem cells are our bodies’ building blocks. They are different from other cells because they have the potential to differentiate into any cell type and can renew themselves, which means they can heal blood, tissue and organs.

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In the news

Stem Cell Network welcomes over 500 delegates to Montréal for the 2024 Till & McCulloch Meetings

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