Accelerating stem cell research and cures.

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Stem Cells

5.1.2_Tech%20Transfer_MSCRF_logo.pngMaryland 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.

Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission

Chair
Diane HoffmanUniversity of Maryland School of Law

Vice Co-Chairs
Scott BaileyJohns Hopkins School of Medicine
Rachel BrewsterUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County

Members

Ira SchwartzOffice of the Attorney General
Margaret Conn HimelfarbJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Haig Kazazian, Jr.McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine
David MosserUniversity of Maryland, College Park
Barbara Nsiah, United Therapeutics
Linda PowersToucan Capital
Rabbi Avram ReisnerCongregation Chevrei Tzedek
Curtis Van TassellResearch Geneticist