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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · 14h

⏰ Final call! Early bird rego for #ASSCR2025 closes tomorrow at midnight (AEDT) 🌊🧬
Join us 10–12 Nov at QT Gold Coast for bold science, great networking & beachside inspiration.
🎟️ www.asscrmeeting.com.au/registration
#StemCells #ScientificMeeting #ASSCR2025

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · 3d

🌟 Congratulations to our 2025 #ASSCR Rising Star Award winners – Dr Ana Núñez Nescolarde (Harry Perkins Institute) & Dr Kevin Law (Universty of Sydney)! 👏
Honoured for excellence in stem cell research & leadership.
Thanks to NSCFA for their support! 🧬✨
#StemCells #RisingStars

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · 3d

🌊 Early bird rego for #ASSCR2025 extended!
📅 Closes 10 Oct (AEST)
Join us 10–12 Nov at QT Gold Coast for bold science, brilliant minds & beachside inspiration 🧬☀️
🎟️ Register now: www.asscrmeeting.com.au
#StemCells #ASSCR2025

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · 3d

Join this week’s National Stem Cell Conversation: Molecular Controllers – From Stem Cell Fate to Germ line regeneration

Wednesday Oct 8th at 11-11:30 AM. Don't miss out. Join the Conversation!

See you on Zoom at 11 AM AEDT.

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · 12d

⏳ Early bird registration closes in 1 week on 3rd October for ASSCR 2025.

📅 10–12 Nov | 📍 QT Gold Coast
Theme: Riding the Stem Cell Wave – from Innovation to Translation
🎟️ Register now: www.asscrmeeting.com.au/registration

#ASSCR2025 #tSemCells #ScientificMeeting #InnovationToTranslation

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · 18d

🌊 ASSCR 2025 Annual Meeting
📍 QT Gold Coast
🗓️ 10–12 November 2025
🔗 Register here - lnkd.in/gEEtktb2

☕ NEW: Breakfast with Sartorius
🗓️ 11 Nov | 🕗 8:00–8:50 AM
Start Day 2 with insights, coffee, and conversation.
REGISTER HERE
lnkd.in/gsiaNAwz

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations to the 2025 Catalyst Prize winners!
The team led by Christine Wells at University of Melbourne has been recognised by ASSCR for their exceptional impact in stem cell research over the past 5 years.

#StemCellResearch #ASSCR #CatalystPrize #ResearchExcellence #Australasia

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 Abstract submissions for #ASSCR2025 are now closed – thank you to everyone who submitted! 🧬✨
But it’s not too late to join us on the Gold Coast 🌊🌴
🎟️ Early bird registration is open until 3 October 2025.
👉 www.asscrmeeting.com.au/registration
#StemCells #ScientificMeeting #ASSCR

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Congratulations to ASSCR and KSSCR on the MOU signed on August 20, 2025 in Seoul, Korea signed by Lincon Stamp (President - ASSCR) and Yun Sil Chang (President - KSSCR) . This MOU will strengthen international collaboration in stem cell science and regenerative medicine.

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s me, hi, I’m the deadline, it’s me. Abstracts close at 11:59 PM tonight, so make the friendship bracelets later and focus on your submission now. Don’t let tomorrow be a cruel summer of ‘Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve.’ This is your End Game - hit submit and meet us at midnight!

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 13

🎤#ASSCR2025 featuring Maria di Biase, Ed Stanley and Josephone Bowles!
Get ready to hear from leading voices in stem cell science at this year’s ASSCR Annual Scientific Meeting (10–12 Nov, QT Gold Coast)! 🌊🧬
🚨 Abstracts close THIS FRIDAY, at 11:59pm!
www.asscrmeeting.com.au

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 13

🎤#ASSCR2025 featuring Alex Combes, Claire Weedon and James St John!
Get ready to hear from leading voices in stem cell science at this year’s ASSCR Annual Scientific Meeting (10–12 Nov, QT Gold Coast)! 🌊🧬
🚨 Abstracts close THIS FRIDAY, at 11:59pm!
www.asscrmeeting.com.au

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 13

Fantastic session at the @isctglobal.bsky.social regional meeting in Sydney this morning! ASSCR🤝ISCT joint session was chaired by @ngaireelwood.bsky.social and Anai Gonzalez-Cordero (our Vice President). This session featured impactful talks from Elizabeth Ng and Anai Gonzalez-Cordero.

#ISCT2025

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎤 hashtag#ASSCR2025 featuring Shuibing Chen Josh Brickman Megan Munsie
Get ready to hear from leading voices in stem cell science at this year’s ASSCR Annual Scientific Meeting (10–12 Nov, QT Gold Coast)! 🌊🧬
🚨 Abstracts close THIS FRIDAY, at 11:59pm!
www.asscrmeeting.com.au

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 8

🚨 1 week to go!
Abstracts & award applications for #ASSCR2025 close Fri 15 Aug 🧬
Don’t miss your chance to present your science & be recognised 🌊🌴
👉 www.asscrmeeting.com.au
#StemCells #CallForAbstracts #Awards

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Aug 1

🚨 Abstract deadline extended!
You’ve got a little more time to submit for #ASSCR2025 🧬
📅 New deadline: Friday 15 August 11:59pm.
Don’t miss your chance to share your science at the Gold Coast! 🌊🌴
👉 lnkd.in/eqmcBi9Q
#StemCells #CallForAbstracts

Applications for prizes are also due on 15th August.

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jul 30

In the upcoming National Stem Cell Conversation we’ll be hearing from Dr Hazel Quek (QIMR Berghofer) about iPSC-microglia models of neurodegeneration and Dr Stefan Irion (BlueRock Therapeutics) about GAPZAP™, a novel kill switch platform engineered to enhance the safety of cell-based therapies.

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jul 28

Abstracts close this Friday!🚨

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jul 26

📢 Final Reminder: Abstracts & Awards Close in 1 Week!
ASSCR Members — don’t miss your chance to present at the 2025 ASSCR Annual Meeting 🎤 and nominate a colleague for an ASSCR Award 🏆.
🧬 Submit now: www.asscrmeeting.com.au
#ASSCR2025 #StemCellResearch

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jul 26

📢 Final Reminder: Abstracts & Awards Close in 1 Week!
ASSCR Members — don’t miss your chance to present at the 2025 ASSCR Annual Meeting 🎤 and nominate a colleague for an ASSCR Award 🏆.
🧬 Submit now: www.asscrmeeting.com.au
#ASSCR2025 #StemCellResearch

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jul 8

Still buzzing from #ISSCR2025 💥 Huge congrats to ECRs from the ASSCR community - Maria, Agustin & Sean for sharing brilliant work on brain organoids, psychiatric disorders & kidney assembloids. Their message to future speakers? “Just go for it.”
#StemCells #ASSCR #ECRVoices #Organoids
@isscr.org

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jul 2

What a fantastic day at the 2025 ASSCR NSW EMCR Symposium! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone involved!
We can’t wait to do it all again soon! 💬🧬
#ASSCR2025 #EMCRSymposium #StemCellResearch #NSWScience #EarlyCareerResearchers

Thank you to EMCRs who volunteered their time to bring this event together!

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jul 1

Please join us for this week’s National Stem Cell Conversation:

Brain in a dish: insights into disease modelling. Hypothalamic organoids & CDKL5 disorder research

See you THIS WEDNESDAY (2nd July) at 11-11:30 AM. Don't miss out. Join the Conversation!

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jun 18

EMCRs in VIC and NSW ‼️

Last few days to register for the state symposiums - free for ASSCR members. Registrations close on 22 June for NSW and 29 June for VIC. Don't miss out!

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Apr 30

🚨 Registration open for ASSCR EMCR Symposia 2025 – FREE for members!
🎟️ Limited to 100 spots

📍NSW: June 27 (Abstracts due May 22)
📍VIC: July 3 (Abstracts due May 29)

👉 Register: www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/2025-assc...
#ASSCR2025 #EMCR #StemCells

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jun 11

Lovely to see folks from the ASSCR community at #ISSCR2025 in Hong Kong! 🇭🇰
We wish you a great time at #ISSCR2025! Tag #ASSCR in your posts so we can share your adventures with everyone!
@isscr.org

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Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jun 11

Happening today in HK! 🇭🇰

ASSCR Group Photo Details
Location: ISSCR Display Area
Time: 3:45 PM
Date: Wednesday, June 11 (Day One of the Conference)
Just before the poster session begins
#ISSCR2025
@isscr.org

Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) @asscr.bsky.social · Jun 4

📸 Calling all ASSCR members at ISSCR 2025! 🇭🇰
We’re excited to announce that the Australian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR) will be organizing a group photo at the ISSCR Annual Meeting in Hong Kong!
🗓 When: June 11 (Day 1)
🕒 Time: 3:45 PM
📍 Where: ISSCR Display Area
#ASSCR #ISSCR2025

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