Program Overview

Program Leadership

  • Valentina Greco, PhD

    Yale School of Medicine, Genetics Department & Yale Stem Cell Center, USA

  • Eugenia Piddini, PhD

    University of Bristol, UK

  • Kathryn Cheah, PhD

    The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA & Osaka University and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan

  • Alessandro Aiuti, MD, PHD

    San Raffaele Hospital, Italy

  • Kirsten C. Sadler Edepli, PhD

    NYU Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Joseph Wu, MD, PHD

    Stanford University School of Medicine, USA

  • Angela R. Wu, PHD

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

  • Lygia da Veiga Pereira, PhD

    University of São Paolo, Brazil

  • Tina Mukherjee, PhD

    Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inSTEM), India

  • Vivian Gama, PhD

    Vanderbilt University, USA

  • Lijian Hui, PhD

    Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, China

  • Richard J. Gilbertson, MD, PhD

    CRUK Cambridge Institute, UK

The Scientific Content is Organized Around 6 Tracks

Clinical Applications

Highlighting cellular therapy and tissue engineering research moving toward the clinic; examining manufacturing and upscaling; presenting clinical trial updates.

Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery

Examining advances in using stem cells, both in vivo and in vitro, to model development and disease, with applications for drug discovery and therapeutics.

Ethics, Policy & STANDARDS

The ISSCR standing committees representing these three areas integral to stem cell research and regenerative medicine will each design a session for the annual meeting program to be held during the concurrent track sessions in the program.

Organ Generation and Regeneration

Research advances in stem cells and tissue biology relevant to normal organ formation during development, including experimental strategies for ex vivo organ engineering and in vivo replacement. This also includes research into organ regeneration following injury or damage.

Pluripotency and Development

Understanding pluripotency and lineage commitment; exploring embryo and organ development.

Somatic Stem Cells and Cancer

Exploring somatic stem cell homeostasis and ageing, stem cell-niche interactions, and stem cells in cancer.

  • Discovery Starts here.

    Discover the year’s most significant advances in stem cell research and regenerative medicine at the ISSCR 2025 Annual Meeting. From Plenary Sessions to Concurrent Tracks, Focus Sessions, and Innovation Showcases, there is something for everyone, with abundant "aha!" moments awaiting.

  • Collaboration starts here.

    Build connections that drive new discoveries and accelerate progress at the ISSCR 2025 Annual Meeting. With world-renowned scientists and innovators sharing the latest research, along with ample networking opportunities, you will be inspired to forge new relationships and foster the growth of ideas.

  • Advocacy Starts Here.

    ISSCR engages in science advocacy to inform policymakers, drive change, and support investment in stem cell research and regenerative medicine that advances our field. Through policy initiatives, we combat the dangers posed by clinics offering unproven stem cell-based interventions, support and defend stem cell science, and lead coalitions that protect access to vital research materials.

  • New Business Starts Here.

    The ISSCR 2025 Annual Meeting provides a platform for business to flourish. With nearly 4,000 attendees from around the world, there is no better place to generate new leads, enhance brand awareness, and connect with decision-makers.

  • Innovation Starts Here.

    Discover new technologies, inventive tools, and best-in-class research equipment at the ISSCR 2025 Annual Meeting. With the robust Exhibit Hall, Innovation Showcases, in-depth Focus Sessions, and virtual opportunities, our scientific community gains access to the latest tools and technologies, driving breakthroughs and advancing research.

  • Community starts here.

    ISSCR member-organized sessions in the Science Spotlight Sessions and Meet-Up Hub ensure that members are heard. ISSCR members also access exclusive, low registration rates. Build a community by connecting with fellow members and attendees during these sessions.