Health & Safety

Updated 24 July 2023

Your health and safety are important to us. 

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expired on 11 May 2023, according to a US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) declaration. Please click here to view available resources regarding the end of the COVID-19 PHE.

Consequently, the ISSCR has amended the current Health & Safety protocols for our in-person events in alignment with this announcement.

By registering for an ISSCR in-person event you agree to release the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) and its sponsors and exhibitors, and their employees and agents, from and against claims, liabilities and expenses arising from injury, sickness or death from contraction or spread of COVID-19 or other communicable disease due to travel to, or attendance at, an ISSCR event. You agree to take necessary precautions to ensure your own, and others’ safety. By registering, you agree not to attend any ISSCR event if you feel sick or have had recent exposure to COVID-19 or other communicable diseases.

By registering for an ISSCR in-person event, you agree to the following conditions:

  • You agree to abide by any COVID-19 rules and regulations that may be set forth by the host city and venue location and/or the ISSCR for the duration of the event and understand regulations are subject to change based on federal and local guidelines and the ISSCR’s discretion.

  • You verify that you are vaccinated for COVID-19 and agree to provide proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test if requested. You understand that travel and gathering involves risk of sickness and will take the necessary precautions to ensure your and others’ safety. This is subject to change based on federal and local guidelines and the ISSCR’s discretion.

Upcoming Events

Registration has already opened for several 2023 events, therefore the ISSCR will continue to require that in person registrants be vaccinated for COVID-19. This policy applies to the São Paulo and Vienna International Symposia. If you would like to attend an in person ISSCR event in 2023 but are not vaccinated, please contact isscr@isscr.org.

Looking Forward: 2024

The ISSCR will update our Health and Safety Policies for 2024 events as the dates approach. Please note the ISSCR will be required to abide by all COVID-19 guidelines set forth by Germany and/or the city of Hamburg for the ISSCR 2024 Annual Meeting.