NYSTEM: New York Stem Cell Science Program
Purpose
New York State is
home to world-class biomedical and
academic research institutions and is
well-positioned to be a leader in the
field of biomedical research. Through a
multi-year commitment to stem cell
research, New York has captured a unique
opportunity to forge enterprising new
partnerships among government, academia
and biotechnology industries here.
It has slowed the exodus of
talented scientists in search of funding,
and has fostered the development of a
thriving stem cell research community –
with all the economic benefits that
entails.
The mission of ESSCB is to foster a strong
stem cell research community in New York
State and to accelerate the growth of
scientific knowledge about stem cell
biology and the development of therapies
and diagnostic methods under the highest
ethical, scientific, and medical standards
for the purpose of alleviating disease and
improving human health.
New York’s investment has already
had a major impact on the research
community through funding of innovative
stem cell science and establishment of a
solid ethical foundation for conducting
stem cell research. To date, ESSCB has
allocated $248.5 million through 12
Requests for Applications, with awards to
194 scientific investigators at 36
institutions throughout New York
State. Additionally, 110 peer-reviewed
scientific publications and related
articles have been published with NYSTEM
support.
Contact
Janet Cohn,
J.D.
Deputy Director
NYSTEM
NYS Department of Health
