Stem Cell Information: International Research

Australian Stem Cell Centre Unites leading Australian academic researchers with the biotechnology industry to develop innovative therapeutic products.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) CIHR is the major federal agency responsible for funding health research in Canada. The site offers links to stem cell research guidelines, the Stem Cell Oversight Committee, and funding opportunities.

Centre for Stem Cell Biology (UK) Part of the University of Sheffield.

EuroStemCell Eleven academic institutes and enterprises from eight European countries compare stem cell information and evaluate their therapeutic potential.

The Goldyne Savad Institute of Gene Therapy (Hadassah University Hospital, Israel) Information on the Institute's Research Group on human embryonic stem cells.

Health Insite (Australia) List of stem cell resources.

Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research in China A September 2002 Report from the U.S. Embassy, Beijing.

Institute for Stem Cell Research (UK) Includes links to its research groups and collaborative initiatives.

Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Outlines their current research projects.

The International Stem Cell Forum (ISCF) Encourages international collaboration and funding support for stem cell research.

Kyoto University (Japan) Home page for the University's Stem Cell Research Center

RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (Japan) Home page for the Center's Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology

Scottish Stem Cell Network A multidisciplinary forum of scientists and clinicians advancing stem cell biology into identifiable health benefits.

Stem Cell Society Singapore Serving the stem cell research community of Singapore.

Stem Cells: Therapies for the Future? (EU) News and information about this 2001 European Union conference.

Tekes—National Technology Agency of Finland Tekes is the main public funding organization for research and development in Finland.

UK Medical Research Council Information on the MRC's stem cell initiative.

The UK Stem Cell Bank Information about stem cell lines available from the UK bank.

UK National Stem Cell Network Promotes research activities and events at the national level to speed the translation of basic stem cell research into therapeutic applications in the control of degenerative diseases.