The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has appointed three new Goldstein Science Policy Fellows, Lizhong Liu, Ph.D., Westlake University, China, Kate MacDuffie, Ph.D., Seattle Children’s Research Institute, U.S.A., and Mubeen Goolam, Ph.D., University of Cape Town, South Africa. The fellows each have extensive interest in science policy and regulatory issues affecting stem cell science and will serve for three years beginning in June 2025.

The PREPSOIL project, a pivotal initiative within the EU's Mission Soil framework, will host an engaging webinar on February 13, 2025, focusing on the importance of soil literacy among young people. The event highlights the vital connection between young citizens and soil health, offering educators innovative ways to integrate soil-related topics into their curriculum.

The webinar is open to educators, environmental professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in fostering soil literacy. Register today to join this vital conversation and contribute to a sustainable future for our soils and ecosystems.

Date: February 13, 2025 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CET Location: Online

South Florida faces significant challenges, including more than 6,000 homeless children in Broward County and issues like absenteeism, mental health struggles, poor nutrition, and limited early learning programs. These factors hinder social mobility and education. To address these issues, FAU received a $21 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods program. The "Broward Unlimited Potential Promise Neighborhood" (Broward UP) initiative aims to provide children with access to quality education and strong community support, ensuring successful transitions to college or careers.

On January 21st, the Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) and BGI Genomics jointly hosted an educational webinar focused on thalassemia prevention in high-prevalence regions. Experts emphasized that high throughput sequencing technologies can accelerate prevention efforts.

POSTECH Professors Dong Soo Hwang and Jimin Choi Unravel the Long-Standing Mystery of EGF-Based Adhesion.