ISSCR President

ISSCR President Sean Morrison on challenges and future of stem cell field

August 31, 2015 February 1, 2021 / By Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. / 2 Comments

I recently chatted with Sean Morrison, current President of ISSCR, on his goals for the Society, where the stem cell field stands today, top challenges, and the future. 2020 update: read my new interview with Sean on cell therapies for COVID-19. What are your goals for your tenure as President of ISSCR? SM: ISSCR is the …

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Janet Rossant, ISSCR President, on her goals, cloning, non-compliant clinics, iPS cells, and future of field

July 8, 2013 February 1, 2021 / By Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. / 1 Comment

New ISSCR President, Dr. Janet Rossant, kindly agreed to do an interview with me focused on the future of ISSCR, her plans for her tenure, and some key issues in the field. Dr. Rossant is Chief of Research at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. 1. The stem cell arena is a very rapidly changing one …

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