The National Research programme «Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine» looking for bright scientists
The National Research programme «Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine» looking for bright scientists
Stem cell biology is an area of research with a high potential impact on the therapy of diseases that are still incurable, such as Parkinson's disease or type 1 diabetes.
The National Research programme «Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine» (NRP 63) aims to boost research in the field of stem cell biology. One goal of the proposed programme is the support of original research. The research projects will focus on basic themes such as stem cell and organ development; the definition of "stemness", cell plasticity and stem cell niches; the comparison and functional analysis of normal and abnormal stem cells and the role of stem cells in repair and regeneration. Since the ultimate intent of this research is to provide applications in regenerative medicine, each grant proposal should describe the perspectives for therapeutic use. Furthermore, legal and ethical aspects of stem cell research and regenerative medicine will be investigated with a focus on future opportunities and impacts.
Another major goal of this NRP is to recruit promising young scientists to this field. Two types of post-doctoral fellowships will be supported within this programme: young researchers, with little or no experience in stem cell biology are invited to submit proposals for a two year stay abroad with follow-up funding for a year in Switzerland; senior post-doctoral scientists with experience in stem cell biology are invited to submit proposals for a junior investigator position at a Swiss research institution. The latter is an ideal occasion for young postodctoral fellows to establish their own research group in an institution in Switzerland.
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