Stem Cell Network has a mandate to engage the public in the expanding field of stem cell research.
SCN’s funded investigators regularly participate in public engagement activities that help inform Canadians about the progress and challenges that exist within the regenerative medicine sector. In addition, SCN supports members of its policy research community in bringing together diverse groups of people to discuss perspectives and activities related to issues such as unproven stem cell therapies, regulation of stem cell research and treatments. Moving forward, SCN will also be focused on working with patients and patient representative groups to ensure they are informed about stem cell therapies, clinical trials; and to gather patient input critical for moving research into the clinic.
StemCellTalks
SCN and Let’s Talk Science — an organization that inspires youth to pursue science careers — launched StemCellTalks to promote stem cell discovery in Canadian classrooms. StemCellTalks connects teachers with graduate students and researchers who work in the stem cell field and who are eager to share their passion with grade 10–12 students. These experts visit schools to lead one-day workshops that focus on a specific theme (e.g. stem cells and cancer). Students are provided with an interactive space for discussing biology and ethical issues as they relate to the latest research and therapies, under the guidance of mentors in the field.
StemCellTalks has already brought emerging and established scientists to high schools in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, and demand is growing. Click here to learn more on the Let’s Talk Science website.
SCN’s Twitter Live Interviews
We are live with Type 1 Diabetes patient Kerry Elliott, talking about his experience being part of a stem cell clinical trial. Tweet us your questions! @JDRF_Canada #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #tmm2019 https://t.co/hZWcoqJ6Xg
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) November 5, 2019
We are talking about patient engagement in stem cell research with @Geoff_Lomax from @CIRMnews and @WillemseLA live from #TMM2019. Tweet any questions or comments. https://t.co/ZjydBV0oXF
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) November 4, 2019
We are live with Dr. Michael Rudnicki, our CEO and Scientific Director, talking about stem cells and muscular dystrophy. Tweet your questions! @MD_Canada https://t.co/07ACrU9LZ8
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) October 22, 2019
We are live with Cindi Morshead talking about the importance of sex in stem cell research. https://t.co/hF6d7sJquF
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) October 17, 2019
We're live feom the @aspectbiosys labs with @DrWillerth learning about the future of science and medicine using #3D printing! Our host: @WillemseLA #biotech https://t.co/95si01zzBK
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) May 6, 2019
Fabio Rossi @ubc and stem cell approaches for neuromuscular disorders #tmm2018 #TwitterLive https://t.co/t8ZLgjUzfA
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) November 13, 2018
Live with @jennifer_molson ans @WillemseLA talking #stemcell therapies, risks and decision-making. https://t.co/CBVlTnOhRw
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) August 23, 2018
live with Bernard Thebaud talking stem cells and extreme prematurity. https://t.co/EixHuXsExT
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) June 7, 2018
live with Guy Sauvageau! #isct2018 https://t.co/9V4n4Jplyg
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) May 3, 2018
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) May 3, 2018
— Stem Cell Network (@StemCellNetwork) April 12, 2018