Canadian Stem Cell Foundation
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Abbreviation | CSCF |
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Formation | 2008 |
Type | NPO |
The Canadian Stem Cell Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization established in 2008 and situated in Ottawa, Ontario.[1] Stem Cell science is a Canadian innovation through the discovery of stem cells by Drs. James Till and Ernest McCulloch. It is globally known as the leading organization for stem cell research and support in the study of treatments and cures for diseases such as cancer, diabetes, blindness and stroke.[2]
The Canadian Stem Cell Strategy[]
Their first strategy was created in 2013 to determine the concerns and actions required to develop an innovation that can advance stem cell research and clinics.[3] The Canadian Stem Cell Foundation's goals are to invest a strategy for new treatments, sustainable healthcare, therapies and beneficial products.[4] Their goals are beyond their capacity, such as "using cells to treat respiratory heart diseases, restore lost vision, create a source of insulin-producing cells to treat diabetes, repair damaged spinal cords, reverse the effect of MS, Crohn's disease and other autoimmune disorders, reduce the ravages of Parkinson's disease and reverse tumour formation in the brain, breast and other solid tissues."[5] Their other goals are to bring together scientists, institutions, health charities, industry partners, regulators, funders and philanthropists in a universal vision in the developments of stem cell science research and have public and private sectors support in the funding for stem cell research in the long-term.[6]
There are many organizations involved such as the Stem Cell Network, , , , , and .[7]
To follow updates regarding "The Canadian Stem Cell Strategy," visit the site: http://www.stemcellfoundation.ca/en/blog/categories/listings/strategy-updates
The Stem Cell Charter[]
The Stem Cell Charter is an appeal launched in September, regarding the support for stem cell research. It is an interactive document that seeks concern for humanity with reference to stem cell science. It was created and written by, of McGill University, with a team of stem cell scientists, patients, ethicists and laypeople.[8] This document is accessible to many individuals around the world, it is not a document for scientists, government officials or physicians, but for all. The charter includes five principles such as, "responsible science, protection of citizens, intellectual freedom, transparency and integrity."[9] The document's goal is to bring people together with the belief that stem cell science has the potential to conquer disease and advance medicine.[10] Moreover, many significant scientists have endorsed the Charter, including , , John Dick, Connie Eaves, , Gordon Keller, Derek van der Kooy, Freda Miller, Andras Nagy, , , , Jim Till and .[11]
Over 3000 individuals have signed the charter, any individual can sign the charter by visiting the link: http://www.stemcellfoundation.ca/en/act/charter?view=default
References[]
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Stem Cell Foundation". Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
Canadian Stem Cell Foundation(2013) Canadian Stem Cell Foundation http://www.stemcellfoundation.ca/en/
- Bioscience education
- Health charities in Canada
- Organizations based in Ottawa
- Stem cells
- Organizations established in 2008
- Medical and health organizations based in Ontario