INTRODUCTION

Over the last six months there have been a number of exciting developments within the stem cell community. The Scottish Executive has commited funding to build a world leading Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine. NASA is to commercialise space technology to enable large growth of stem cells and the UK Stem Cell Foundation launched its first research project.

As we step into April, our focus should be on the launch of the UK National Stem Cell Network, a significant milestone for the industry, which will require the support of the entire UK stem cell community if we are to capitalise on the benefits of collaboration and unification.

INDUSTRY NEWSBRIEF

• UK National Stem Cell Network Launch
• UK to host International Society for Stem Cell Research Conference 2009
• HFEA enables altruistic egg donations
• Government inquiry into the regulations of hybrid and chimera embryos closes
• Stem Cell Science - Hope not hype
• UK-US Stem Cell Banks Collaborate
• International Stem Cell Guidelines
• Stem Cell Sciences deal with Merck
• FT reports NASA Technology to help increase stem cell output
• London Biotechnology Network Launches Career Track

Private Funding supports Stem Cell Research

Private funding for the UK Stem Cell Foundation’s latest research project was provided by Mr William Bollinger, co-founder and retired Limited Partner of Egerton Capital, and his wife, Mrs Judith Bollinger, a director of ABG Sundal Collier, a Nordic investment bank.

The Bollingers tell us why they chose to give to stem cell research.

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