Stem Cell Information: Directories and Databases

MEDLINEplus—Stem Cells/Stem Cell Transplantation A consumer health database that includes news, health resources, clinical trials, and more.

Nature Biotechnology Directory A directory of companies engaged in biotechnology research.

PubMed Contains references to literature from more than 4,300 life sciences journals.

Stem Cell Database A joint project of Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania that contains data on the molecular phenotype of hematopoietic stem cells.

Disease-Specific Organizations and Advocacy Groups

Adult Stem Cell Research Network An internet-based project of The Cell Therapy Foundation designed to be a well-maintained and reliable source of information for the public regarding adult stem cell research, as well as to be a community of practice and collaboration among fellow researchers.

Alliance for Aging Research This citizen advocacy organization works to improve the health and independence of Americans as they age.

ALS Association (ALSA) Dedicated to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease), ALSA offers this primer on stem cells.

American Cancer Society Offers information on stem cell transplantation for children with leukemia.

Arthritis Foundation Discusses whether a stem cell transplant cures arthritis.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Funds research on treatments for central nervous system disorders and works to improve the lives of people with disabilities through a grants program, paralysis resource center, and advocacy efforts.

Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research Advocates the advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in regenerative medicine, including stem cell research and somatic cell nuclear transfer.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Using stem cells to restore normal blood sugar, plus information on recent research and policy.

Lymphoma Information Network A page on bone marrow and stem cell transplants.

March of Dimes Aims to give babies a fighting chance against such threats to their health as prematurity, birth defects, and low birthweight.

Research!America Stem cell research FAQs

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade through an aggressively funded research agenda.

National Health Council (NHC) Works to promote the health of all people by advancing the voluntary health movement.

National Marrow Donor Program® (NMDP) Maintains an international registry of donors for all sources of blood stem cells used in transplantation: bone marrow, peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood.

Spinal Cord Injury Information Network Links to articles about stem cells, particularly for spinal cord injuries.