Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR)

The @isscr.org and ASSCR are partnering to launch the new ISSCR-ASSCR Joint Travel Award to support ASSCR student and early career member attendance at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting in Montréal on 8-11 July 2026. Deadline - 26 February 2026 AEDT. www.isscr2026.org/awards

Calling all embryo models enthusiasts! 🧫 Join ASSCR at the upcoming webinar for AASCRM ft our very own Jose Polo from Adelaide University and Leqian Yu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Details - Feb 24, 1pm AEST (12 noon QLD; 12.30pm SA and 11am WA). Register here - en.jsrm.jp/news/news-364/

🔍 ASSCR Call for Reviewers (2026) PhD-qualified members are invited to join the Abstract & Awards reviewer panel. 🗓️ Commitment Aug–Nov | ~20–30 abstracts 📅 Apply by 12 Jan 2026 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #ASSCR #StemCells

Congrats to our Metcalf recipient @rhiannonwerder.bsky.social on receiving the Al & Val Rosenstrauss Fellowship!

@asscr.bsky.social #ASSCR2025 conference has been great - terrific science, networking and location. Join us for #ASSCR2026 in Melbourne, 9-11 November, 2026. See you there!

The final keynote of #ASSCR2025 from @shuibingchen.bsky.social on building pancreatic islet with beta cells, blood vessels and macrophages. doi.org/10.1016/j.st...

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Drew Neavin #ASSCR2025 using 'village in a dish' models to study the genetics underpinning cardiotoxicity Unpublisjed data so reference is to the village in a dish model. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Ralph Patrick is looking for dosage-sensitive transcription factors that may impact ageing #ASSCR2025 doi.org/10.1016/j.cm...

Luke Isbel exploring chromatin codes in pluripotency #ASSCR2025 doi: 10.1126/science.abb0074

Try doi.org/10.1126/scie... Luke Isbel #ASSCR2025

Kathrine Zyner presents 'ReFate' #ASSCR2025 which combines gene regulatory networks with compounds that impact on these regulatory pathways to improve cell reprogramming @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social doi.org/10.1101/2025...

Day 3 #ASSCR2025 opens with Fernando Rossello benchmarking PSC-derived organoids using spatial profiling platforms. Lovely to see careful QC associated with this study.

Preprint @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social doi: doi.org/10.1101/2023... #ASSCR2025

Hear from our 2025 #MetcalfPrizes winners – Dr Maria Di Biase and Dr Lachlan Harris – on ABC Radio Gold Coast Drive with Bern Young. Listen from 43.51 on yesterday’s show: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... @qimrb.bsky.social @unimelb.bsky.social @asscr.bsky.social

Meet the winners of our 2025 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research: stemcellfoundation.net.au/2025_metcalf... 🧠 Dr Maria Di Biase @unimelb.bsky.social 🧠 Dr Lachlan Harris @qimrb.bsky.social They're already making headlines ahead of the award ceremony on the Gold Coast today. @asscr.bsky.social

Day 2 @asscr.bsky.social #ASSCR2025 opens with my favourite cell type (thanks Ed Stanley!) -iPSC derived macrophages. Ed is creating the cell types needed for a type1 diabetes model

Shalin Naik @shalinhnaik.bsky.social starting with a quick ad for their recently published LoxCode mouse, before discussion of clonal hematopoiesis - introducing the concept of lineage-primed HSC. #ASSCR #CloneOfDestiny

Ritika Saxena @ritikasxn.bsky.social speaking about hPSC-derived blood. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... @asscr.bsky.social #ASSCR2025

Can't get more Australian than a talk on marsupial pluripotent stem cells from Gerard Tarulli from the TIGGR labs @asscr.bsky.social #ASSCR2025 - describing iPSC from the fat tailed Dunnart. tigrrlab.science.unimelb.edu.au

Josh Brickman @josh-brickman.bsky.social opens ASSCR with a provocative talk on transcription factor residency in early development.

The annual scientific meeting of Australian and NZ StemCell scientists is kicking off this week @asscr.bsky.social #ASSCR2025

Stem cell selfie #ASSCR2025 #miltenyibiotec @miltenyibiotec.bsky.social

Great first day of stem cell science on the beach at #ASSCR2025! Here is our @asscr.bsky.social president opening the conference. Highlights include keynote from @josh-brickman.bsky.social and presentation of @ausstemcell.bsky.social 2025 Metcalf awards. Congratulations to the worthy recipients!

🌊 See you next week on the Gold Coast! ☀️ We can’t wait to welcome you to #ASSCR2025 for three days of science, connection, and collaboration. 📧 Check your inbox for delegate info and event details 🪩 And remember to pack your dancing shoes Program available via - www.asscrmeeting.com.au #StemCells

Please join us for the last Stem Cell Conversation for 2025! Join us to celebrate an amazing year of conversations and hear some highlights from the ASSCR NSW and VIC EMCR Symposia: Exploring Retinal Disease and Infection-Driven Colonic Repair See you Wednesday 5/11/25 at 11-11:30 AM AEDT.

👻 No tricks, just good science and lots of treats - 10 days till #ASSCR2025 on the Gold Coast! Registrations close soon! www.asscrmeeting.com.au/registration

Missed out on the early bird? Registrations are still open for #ASSCR2025 in Gold Coast next month! www.asscrmeeting.com.au/registration

🌟 Congrats to Prof Caroline Gargett, recipient of the 2025 #ASSCR President’s Award! 👏 A pioneer in endometrial stem/progenitor cell research, her work continues to shape women’s health & inspire our field. 🧬✨ #StemCells #Leadership #ScientificExcellence

We are celebrating 5 years of the Australia stem cell conversation! Hosted by @unimelb.bsky.social and @asscr.bsky.social the stem cell conversation is a weekly 30min virtual seminar series organised by EMCR for EMCR. Join the first 'transitions' episode Leadership through Service: 11am AEST Wed.

Start your morning right at #ASSCR2025 in Gold Coast! Join Sartorius for a complimentary premium breakfast on Day 2. Registration is free but spaces are limited - registration link below. Look forward to seeing you there! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

⏰ Final call! Early bird rego for #ASSCR2025 closes tomorrow at midnight (AEDT) 🌊🧬 Join us 10–12 Nov at QT Gold Coast for bold science, great networking & beachside inspiration. 🎟️ www.asscrmeeting.com.au/registration #StemCells #ScientificMeeting #ASSCR2025

🌟 Congratulations to our 2025 #ASSCR Rising Star Award winners – Dr Ana Núñez Nescolarde (Harry Perkins Institute) & Dr Kevin Law (Universty of Sydney)! 👏 Honoured for excellence in stem cell research & leadership. Thanks to NSCFA for their support! 🧬✨ #StemCells #RisingStars

🌊 Early bird rego for #ASSCR2025 extended! 📅 Closes 10 Oct (AEST) Join us 10–12 Nov at QT Gold Coast for bold science, brilliant minds & beachside inspiration 🧬☀️ 🎟️ Register now: www.asscrmeeting.com.au #StemCells #ASSCR2025

Join this week’s National Stem Cell Conversation: Molecular Controllers – From Stem Cell Fate to Germ line regeneration Wednesday Oct 8th at 11-11:30 AM. Don't miss out. Join the Conversation! See you on Zoom at 11 AM AEDT.

⏳ Early bird registration closes in 1 week on 3rd October for ASSCR 2025. 📅 10–12 Nov | 📍 QT Gold Coast Theme: Riding the Stem Cell Wave – from Innovation to Translation 🎟️ Register now: www.asscrmeeting.com.au/registration #ASSCR2025 #tSemCells #ScientificMeeting #InnovationToTranslation

🌊 ASSCR 2025 Annual Meeting 📍 QT Gold Coast 🗓️ 10–12 November 2025 🔗 Register here - lnkd.in/gEEtktb2 ☕ NEW: Breakfast with Sartorius 🗓️ 11 Nov | 🕗 8:00–8:50 AM Start Day 2 with insights, coffee, and conversation. REGISTER HERE lnkd.in/gsiaNAwz

Congratulations to the 2025 Catalyst Prize winners! The team led by Christine Wells at University of Melbourne has been recognised by ASSCR for their exceptional impact in stem cell research over the past 5 years. #StemCellResearch #ASSCR #CatalystPrize #ResearchExcellence #Australasia

📢 Abstract submissions for #ASSCR2025 are now closed – thank you to everyone who submitted! 🧬✨ But it’s not too late to join us on the Gold Coast 🌊🌴 🎟️ Early bird registration is open until 3 October 2025. 👉 www.asscrmeeting.com.au/registration #StemCells #ScientificMeeting #ASSCR

Congratulations to ASSCR and KSSCR on the MOU signed on August 20, 2025 in Seoul, Korea signed by Lincon Stamp (President - ASSCR) and Yun Sil Chang (President - KSSCR) . This MOU will strengthen international collaboration in stem cell science and regenerative medicine.

It’s me, hi, I’m the deadline, it’s me. Abstracts close at 11:59 PM tonight, so make the friendship bracelets later and focus on your submission now. Don’t let tomorrow be a cruel summer of ‘Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve.’ This is your End Game - hit submit and meet us at midnight! - ❤️‍🔥

🎤#ASSCR2025 featuring Maria di Biase, Ed Stanley and Josephone Bowles! Get ready to hear from leading voices in stem cell science at this year’s ASSCR Annual Scientific Meeting (10–12 Nov, QT Gold Coast)! 🌊🧬 🚨 Abstracts close THIS FRIDAY, at 11:59pm! www.asscrmeeting.com.au

🎤#ASSCR2025 featuring Alex Combes, Claire Weedon and James St John! Get ready to hear from leading voices in stem cell science at this year’s ASSCR Annual Scientific Meeting (10–12 Nov, QT Gold Coast)! 🌊🧬 🚨 Abstracts close THIS FRIDAY, at 11:59pm! www.asscrmeeting.com.au

Fantastic session at the @isctglobal.bsky.social regional meeting in Sydney this morning! ASSCR🤝ISCT joint session was chaired by @ngaireelwood.bsky.social and Anai Gonzalez-Cordero (our Vice President). This session featured impactful talks from Elizabeth Ng and Anai Gonzalez-Cordero. #ISCT2025

🎤 hashtag#ASSCR2025 featuring Shuibing Chen Josh Brickman Megan Munsie Get ready to hear from leading voices in stem cell science at this year’s ASSCR Annual Scientific Meeting (10–12 Nov, QT Gold Coast)! 🌊🧬 🚨 Abstracts close THIS FRIDAY, at 11:59pm! www.asscrmeeting.com.au

🚨 1 week to go! Abstracts & award applications for #ASSCR2025 close Fri 15 Aug 🧬 Don’t miss your chance to present your science & be recognised 🌊🌴 👉 www.asscrmeeting.com.au #StemCells #CallForAbstracts #Awards

🚨 Abstract deadline extended! You’ve got a little more time to submit for #ASSCR2025 🧬 📅 New deadline: Friday 15 August 11:59pm. Don’t miss your chance to share your science at the Gold Coast! 🌊🌴 👉 lnkd.in/eqmcBi9Q #StemCells #CallForAbstracts Applications for prizes are also due on 15th August.

In the upcoming National Stem Cell Conversation we’ll be hearing from Dr Hazel Quek (QIMR Berghofer) about iPSC-microglia models of neurodegeneration and Dr Stefan Irion (BlueRock Therapeutics) about GAPZAP™, a novel kill switch platform engineered to enhance the safety of cell-based therapies.

Abstracts close this Friday!🚨

📢 Final Reminder: Abstracts & Awards Close in 1 Week! ASSCR Members — don’t miss your chance to present at the 2025 ASSCR Annual Meeting 🎤 and nominate a colleague for an ASSCR Award 🏆. 🧬 Submit now: www.asscrmeeting.com.au #ASSCR2025 #StemCellResearch