Big News: Key Special Project 2022 Funding Guidelines for "Stem Cell Research and Organ Regeneration" (Draft for Public Feedback)


2022-02-09

On February 8, 2022, the China Ministry of Science and Technology released information regarding the National Key R&D Program. "Stem Cell Research and Organ Regeneration" Notice on Soliciting Comments on the 2022 Project Application Guidelines for 5 Key Special Initiatives.

Feedback period: February 8, 2021, to February 14, 2021

Deadline for comments: February 14, 2022, at 24:00

Email: jcs_zdxmc@most.cn

Main tasks and key topics covered

● The guide focuses on five key tasks: "stem cell fate regulation and mechanisms," "stem cells in organ development, aging, and regeneration," "in situ organ regeneration and underlying mechanisms," "fabrication of complex organs and functional reshaping," and "disease modeling based on stem cells."

● Hot topics covered include: Organoids, organ-on-a-chip systems, extracellular vesicles (exosomes), stem cells, and organ anti-aging, in situ organ regeneration, as well as stem cells and biomaterials.