Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) was established by the governor and the Maryland General Assembly under the Maryland Stem Cell Research Act of 2006. The purpose of the fund is to promote state-funded human stem cell research and medical treatments through grants to public and private entities in the state.
MSCRF offers seven programs (Launch, Discovery, Validation, Commercialization, Clinical, Post-doctoral Fellowships and Manufacturing Assistance) to accelerate research and commercialization of human stem cell-based technologies. For eligibility and to apply visit MSCRF funding opportunities.
Useful Documents
Administrative Documents
Conflict of Interest
Maryland Stem Cell Scientific Peer Review Committee Member CDA
MSCR Commission Member CDA
Template of Research Grant Agreement
Maryland Stem Cell Economic Study
Maryland Stem Cell Economic Study – 2021
Archived Public Meeting Notices
Archived Public Meeting Notices
For Additional Fund Information
MSCRF Annual Reports
Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission
Chair
Diane Hoffman, University of Maryland School of Law
Vice Co-Chairs
Scott Bailey, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Rachel Brewster, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Members
Ira Schwartz, Office of the Attorney General
Margaret Conn Himelfarb, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Haig Kazazian, Jr., McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine
David Mosser, University of Maryland, College Park
Barbara Nsiah, United Therapeutics
Linda Powers, Toucan Capital
Rabbi Avram Reisner, Congregation Chevrei Tzedek
Curtis Van Tassell, Research Geneticist