Stem-cell institute gets a new president, but its management challenges haven’t gone away
California’s $3 billion stem-cell agency, which has been without a permanent leader since the end of April, finally filled that void yesterday by naming Alan Trounson as its second president.
Hopes are obviously high that the widely respected Australian scientist, pictured at left, can bring… Continue Reading
California’s stem-cell management disarray
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These should be the best of times for California’s $3 billion stem-cell program. Lawsuits that barred the institute from spending its vast sums have been dismissed, serious money has started to flow to scientists, and a $227 million capital-spending project that will build new… Continue Reading
Health and science roundup: Amgen, generic biologics, the origins of white people and more
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Amgen’s anemia rollercoaster — Biotechnology titan Amgen may have dodged a bullet when a study… Continue Reading
Stem cell institute sees leaders leave in exhaustion
Zach Hall, president and top scientist at California’s $3 billion stem cell institute said he will resign from the agency within the next six months.
He cited personal reasons, but he often butted heads with Robert Klein, chairman of the board. The institute is also battling… Continue Reading