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Life in the Fast Lane

The goal was to shorten the time from discovery to treatment, for the benefit of current and future patients suffering from chronic conditions, like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and other disorders. Read More

Understanding Alzheimer’s

There are currently no treatments that prevent or slow the progression of this memory-robbing affliction. Researchers at the UW Medicine Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine are determined to change that by taking a closer look at the factors that cause Alzheimer’s. Read More

ISCRM Director Dr. Chuck Murry takes the stage at TEDxSeattle

Under the billing of Tall Orders, Dr. Murry raised the curtain on the profound potential of stem cells to change the way humans confront chronic disease. Watch the TEDxSeattle program here or read more about the landmark heart regeneration research underway at UW Medicine. Read More

Supporting Young Scientists

For those who know Eileen and Larry Tietze, it isn’t surprising that they are among the very earliest supporters of the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), as well as some of the most impactful. Investing in the potential of ideas and in the promise of people is the hallmark of their philanthropy. Read More

The Science of Serendipity

From his landmark research on the mechanisms of developmental biology to his pivotal role in the launch of ISCRM, Dr. Randall T. Moon has made a lasting impact on science and on thousands of students, colleagues, and collaborators in labs around the world. At the heart of it all is a natural instinct to make room for serendipity. Read More