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Same research. Different conversations.
Learn how to tailor your scientific message to different audiences with resources from our Beyond the Paper collection on the Lab Coats & Life Mentorship Hub: bit.ly/4hn70Ub
For everyone from graduate students to seasoned scientists, a scientific society membership can provide opportunities to network, volunteer, find speaking opportunities, and more.
Learn about ten ways to make the most of your society membership: bit.ly/4x9pb5I
Our collaboration with @moldev advances automated cell culture workflows. Pairing IntestiCult™ Plus for generating biologically relevant intestinal organoids with advanced automation will enhance workflow efficiency, reproducibility, and scalability.
▶️ bit.ly/4rgguFi#LabAutomation
"At that moment, I was quite sure that it must have been some kind of contamination."
Dr. Shinya Yamanaka reflects on the discovery of mouse iPSCs: a Nobel Prize-winning moment in stem cell biology.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4A1KWXJ#StemCellPodcast#ShinyaYamanaka#iPSCs
👉 Explore how organoids generated with the new MammoCult™ Organoid Kit (Human) mimic the in vivo mammary epithelium and how they can help open new doors in your mammary research: bit.ly/4cdNZ59
Consider this our submission to the Unicode Consortium for additional lab related emojis. 🖋️
Which one would you be using the most in your lab group chats?
20 years after discovering iPSCs, Nobel Laureate Dr. Shinya Yamanaka joins the Stem Cell Podcast!
Learn how his lab is advancing iPSC therapies toward the clinic, investigating the basic mechanisms underlying iPSC pluripotency, and much more.
Listen to the full episode now on your favorite podcast platform. 🎧
We’re happy (pun intended!) to announce and celebrate our official Employee Vote winner of this year’s #StemCellfie Contest!
Chiara Cimmaruta’s submission is a confocal image of a "smiling" skin organoid cryosection immunostained for Vimentin (dermis, green) and E-cadherin (epidermis, magenta). Nuclei were counterstained with DAPI (blue).
Congratulations, Chiara, and thanks to all who entered. You can view other stunning submissions here: bit.ly/4gDLvQt#Microscopy#CellBiology#FluorescentFriday
How can scientists better communicate with the public, patients, or policymakers? One way is to reduce friction for the reader using plain language principles. Learn how with this free downloadable guide.
bit.ly/4f0BD0G
The results are in! Meet the 2026 #StemCellfie winners:
📸 Grand Prize: Mayuri Varma (left image)
🌟 Newcomer: Anna Aulicino (top right)
👥 STEMCELL Employee Vote: Shengping Xiao (bottom right)
Congrats to the Top 20 & thanks to everyone who voted!
View the gallery: bit.ly/4gDLvQt
The 2026 #StemCellfie contest finalists are officially live, and it's your turn to vote!
Check out these stunning cell images and vote once per day for your favorite images until July 16. The top 20 finalists with the most votes will receive a magnetic puzzle of their image! 🧩
bit.ly/4p1e3FJ
We've arrived in Montréal for #ISSCR2026! 🎉 Learn why quality is our common language. Join us at booth #105 and let's chat about your stem cell research.
@ISSCR
Teamwork translates directly from the lab to the water. A few highlights of our dragon boat crew practicing on False Creek, right against the backdrop of Olympic Village and Science World! 🚣♂️
Supporting attendance at #ISSCR2026
Our Travel Award helps researchers travel to the meeting, connect, and share ideas in PSC research.
⏳ Apply by July 5
👉 bit.ly/4v3d0q8
Last chance to enter #StemCellfie! We've been blown away by the submissions so far. Here are even more submissions from last year!
Submit your best cell image by June 29 and show the world what you've been seeing through the microscope. 🔬
bit.ly/4eI2vm1
#StemCellfie entries always set a high bar 🤯 Here are a few stunning cell images from last year!
Submit your own microscopy work before noon PDT on Monday, June 29, for a chance to win prizes in this year’s contest. 🎉
bit.ly/4algOvp
GIVEAWAY! Only one week left to enter to win a pair of @STEMCELLTech science socks. 🧦
To enter, subscribe to any of the Science News newsletters and get the latest updates in your field delivered straight to your inbox. 💌
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Efficient collaboration in science relies heavily on effective communication. In this episode of the Lab Coats & Life™ Podcast, we explore how synergistic collaboration can turn individual struggles into shared breakthroughs. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Show off your cells! Share your best microscopy images for our 2026 #StemCellfie contest.
Submit your image before noon PDT on Monday, June 29 for a chance to win. 🎁
Enter here: bit.ly/4fWVT5D
Live tomorrow! 🗓️
Join Dr. Marta Costa (iBET) as she shares practical insights into scaling MSC and EV production.
Discover how stirred-tank bioreactors and process analytical tools improve control and efficiency in cell therapy manufacturing.
Register: bit.ly/4vCnT2I
Enter your best cell image by 11:59 a.m. PDT on June 29 for a chance to win prizes!
The 20 top-voted images will receive a magnetic puzzle of their image. 🧩
bit.ly/4vwBmcH
Enter your best cell image by 11:59 a.m. PDT on June 29 for a chance to win prizes!
The 20 top-voted images will receive a magnetic puzzle of their image. 🧩
bit.ly/4vwBmcH
Live next week! 🗓️
Join Dr. Marta Costa (iBET) to learn practical strategies for scaling MSC expansion and EV production in stirred-tank bioreactors, including approaches to improve process control and support scalable manufacturing workflows.
Register: bit.ly/4v2Z5kL
When your love for immunology becomes a fashion statement. 🔬💅
Huge shoutout to Jenna from our team for quite literally nailing the assignment—she brought our immune cell characters to life right on her fingertips!
Jenna's custom art has us wondering... which immune cell matches your vibe?
Tap the link to take our "Which Immune Cell Are You?" quiz to find out: bit.ly/4eaFyrx
Follow this road map to increase the visibility and impact of your research. Print it out, put it up in your lab, or share it with a friend!
bit.ly/4vhI2eo
Science burnout isn’t a lack of resilience—it’s a culture problem.
In this episode of Lab Coats & Life™, we unpack the cost of always giving 200%, short-term vs. long-term output, and how lab culture shapes well-being.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Start scaling mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) and extracellular vesicle (EV) production with greater consistency and control. Join Dr. Marta Costa (iBET) to learn practical strategies for optimizing bioreactor workflows, improving EV isolation, and using real-time monitoring to enhance manufacturing quality and yield for cell therapy applications.
Save your spot here: bit.ly/4dNovey
Check out our new, free on-demand course: Application of HSPCs in Cell Therapy. Whether you're already using CD34+ cells in translational workflows or just getting started, this course will help move your research closer to the clinic.
Register now: bit.ly/4umEFCQ
Are these green flag behaviors part of your cell banking routine? ✅
Whether you’re new to hPSCs or have years of experience, following cell banking best practices can help protect against variability, contamination, and unexpected setbacks while supporting reproducible results.
Here are some simple ways to build a more reliable, well-characterized cell bank from the start. Visit bit.ly/4wtMfNy to learn more.
Should scientists connect more directly with policymakers? 🏛️
The latest Lab Coats & Life™ Podcast explores how researchers can engage in policy, communicate clearly, and bring a human perspective to real-world decisions.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
The #StemCellfie contest is returning in June 2026!
It’s time to put on your lab coat, clean your lenses, and prepare to dazzle the microscopy world with your best cell image. 🪩
Look out for the official start date on our social channels over the next few weeks. In the meantime, admire some of our top 20 winners from 2025. 🤩
bit.ly/4wz0TmQ
Are you part of a life science journal club? 📝
Enter our contest for a chance to win a US$350 gift card (or equivalent) for your lab to spend on refreshments.
bit.ly/4eutUta
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth or attended our Global Showcases! We enjoyed introducing our new Highway1™ Cell Sorter and GMP hematopoietic and immune cell media.
#ISCT2026 may be over, but we’re still here to support you with reliable reagents for revolutionary therapies. 🤩
🔬 Explore resources for your #CellTherapy research: bit.ly/4sclf1E
Scientific societies are about more than just annual meetings - they’re the backbone of research advocacy and mentorship.
New episode of Lab Coats & Life featuring Drs. Tenneille Ludwig and Rita Carsetti is out now! 🎧
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Join us today at #ISCT2026 to see how Highway1™ is helping streamline cell therapy workflows from bench to clinic!
Global Showcase Presentation by Scott Tasker:
Accelerating Cell Therapy: High-Speed, Closed-System Cell Sorting from Development to Manufacturing
📍Thursday, May 7 | 12:45 - 1:00 p.m.
📍Theatre A, Forum Floor (Ground Level)
Want to see the Highway1™ in action? Stop by booth #1110 for a live demo during these windows:
🗓️ Thursday: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
🗓️ Friday: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Poster and pitch 🎤
Our collaborator, Dr. Ho Quan Yao, will be presenting new work at #ISCT2026!
🧪 Topic: Vortex-Actuated Cell Sorting Boosts Expansion of CRISPR-Edited Human Regulatory T Cells
This talk will highlight how gentle, closed-system sorting can support expansion of sensitive, gene-edited cell populations.
📍Join Dr. Ho Quan Yao this Friday, May 8 (8:00 - 9:00 a.m.) at the Immunotherapy Elevator Pitch Sessions.
📑 Abstract 1172
If you're at #ISCT2026 and working on translating cell therapies to the clinic, add this talk to your schedule.
Global Showcase Presentation by Nooshin Tabatabaei-Zavareh, PhD:
Next-Generation GMP Reagents for Hematopoietic and Immune Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Learn how serum-free media and targeted differentiation strategies can support:
• Reproducible HSPC expansion
• Controlled lineage commitment
• Flexible integration across workflows
Wednesday, May 6 | 7:00 - 7:15 p.m. Theatre A, Forum Floor (Ground Level)
GIVEAWAY! Win one of three pairs of our science socks.🧦
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