Skokie, IL – The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is pleased to announce the results of its 2022 election. Valentina Greco, PhD, Carolyn Walch Slayman Professor and Vice-chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Genetics Department, Yale School of Medicine, USA will become the next Vice President. Clive Svendsen, PhD, Kerry and Simone Vickar Family Foundation Distinguished Chair in Regenerative Medicine and Executive Director of the Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, USA was elected Treasurer.

The ISSCR 2022 Annual Meeting is The Global Stem Cell Event, gathering scientists in stem cell research and regenerative medicine from around the world. Taking place 15-18 June 2022, this world-renowned event offers attendees the opportunity to share the latest science and breakthroughs, collaborate, and network. Registration is open for the Annual Meeting and for the pre-meeting Workshop on Clinical Translation held 14 June 2022. To be considered for one of more than 100 speaking opportunities, submit an abstract by 9 February.

The ISSCR is pleased to announce Melissa H. Little, PhD, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and University of Melbourne, Australia, as president of the ISSCR Board of Directors.

The ISSCR is pleased to announce Keith Alm will today assume the role of CEO. He replaces retiring Nancy Witty, after 16 years of leadership.