ESSCB Strategic Plan

The Empire State Stem Cell Board's draft Strategic Plan was developed through an iterative, collaborative process that involved members from both Committees of the Board, as well as external experts and NYSTEM staff. The Board adopted the draft at its May 13, 2008, meeting.

To maintain flexibility and allow the Board to respond quickly to new discoveries in stem cell research, the Board plans to reassess the Plan on an annual basis as a rolling five-year framework for how the state's $600 million commitment to stem cell research may best accelerate scientific discoveries into novel prevention and treatment strategies.

Public comments on the Strategic Plan were accepted through June 20, 2008, for the Board’s consideration at its June 27, 2008, meeting.

Program Updates

	ESSCB Strategic Plan At its May 13, 2008, meeting the Empire State Stem Cell Board approved release for public review a draft strategic plan. Comments were accepted through June 20, 2008, and will now be considered by the Board.
	Funding Committee Meeting The Funding Committee meeting scheduled for July 31, 2008 has been cancelled. The committee's next meeting will be September 19, 2008.