Nearly 3,500 leaders in stem cell research and regenerative medicine from around the world gather annually at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting, convening July 8-11 in Montréal. The Stem Cell Network is proud to be a bronze sponsor of the meeting and is enthusiastic to welcome the global research community to Canada while we celebrate 25 years of transforming lives through regenerative medicine!

Submit an abstract by February 25 for the opportunity to present an oral presentation or poster or submit a Science Spotlight proposal by February 25 to organize your own session showcasing emerging scientific topics not already featured in the program.

Join your Canadian researchers presenting at ISSCR 2026 including:

• Morgan Craig, Ph.D., Sainte-Justine University Hospital Azrieli Research Centre and Université de Montréal, Canada
• Michael G. Fehlings, MD, Ph.D., University of Toronto & Toronto Western Hospital, Canada
• Myriam Hemberger, Ph.D., University of Calgary, Canada
• Michael A. Laflamme, MD, Ph.D., McEwen Stem Cell Institute, University Health Network, Canada
• Josef Penninger, MD, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany and The University of British Columbia, Canada
• Guy Sauvageau, Ph.D., Institute for Research in Immunology & Cancer, Université de Montréal, Canada
• Amy Wong, Ph.D., The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada
• Peter Zandstra, Ph.D., FRSC, PEng, The University of British Columbia, Canada

With many opportunities to get involved in the program, we look forward to seeing the latest Canadian stem cell and regenerative medicine breakthroughs showcased throughout the four-day event!