#CIRMSymposium: Retinal Progenitor Cells for Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa - Henry Klassen

On March 23, 2017, the 2nd Annual Symposium of the CIRM Alpha Stem Cell Clinics Network highlighted the goals of the CIRM ASCC Network, focusing on what has been achieved to date, and discussed pathways toward commercialization and reimbursement of newly developed therapies. The CIRM Alpha Stem Cell Clinics (ASCC) Network consists of three clinical centers of excellence committed to accelerating the delivery of stem cell therapies. Alpha Clinics are located at City of Hope, UC San Diego, and UCLA in collaboration with UC Irvine. ################ CONNECT WITH US WEBSITE: http://www.cityofhope.org FACEBOOK:   / cityofhope   TWITTER:   / cityofhope   YOUTUBE:    / cityofhopeonline   FLICKR: http://www.flickr.com/cityofhope BLOG: http://breakthroughs.cityofhope.org and MORE: http://www.cityofhope.org/getsocial ################ ABOUT CITY OF HOPE City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope's main hospital is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, with clinics throughout southern California. It is ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit http://www.cityofhope.org.