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Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been used clinically for decades to treat a range of cancers and blood disorders. More information on haematopoietic stem cell transplantation can be found here.
A Cautionary Note
Most other stem cell therapies you will encounter through the media are in experimental or early stages of clinical development. It is important to appreciate that the media can often distort or hype findings from scientific studies using stem cells. This can make it difficult to sort through all the information to find the truth. As a society, the ASSCR is committed to developing stem cell-based therapies, and equally to ensure that only safe and efficacious therapies are promoted through our organisation.
We welcome your specific stem cell questions, and will endeavour to connect you with an appropriate expert to answer your questions. Please reach out to us through our Contact Us page.
Recommended Resources
ISSCR’s A Closer Look at Stem Cells includes a Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies and other trustworthy patient resources.
Regulatory Changes in Australia
As a patient, or member of the public, you might be interested to read about some of the current debate around regulating unproven stem cell therapies in Australia. See what the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has to say about Stem cell treatments and regulation here.
Again if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to Contact Us.
The ASSCR acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
The ASSCR supports stem cell research and encourages scientific exchange, particularly through our annual conference, in order to build an active stem cell research community in Australia and New Zealand.
We also aim to provide all interested parties with the opportunity to access information related to scientific, medical and ethical advances in the broad field of stem cell research.
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