Report of the meeting “Stem Cell Revolutions for Neurodegenerative Diseases” published in Pharmacological Research.

The report of the meeting and public workshop “Stem Cell Revolutions for Neurodegenerative Diseases” held at the University of Milan, Italy on November 27th, 2024, has been published in Pharmacological Research.

The event focused on the results of 16 years of European stem cell research on Parkinson’s disease with a specific focus on the transplantation of stem cell derived neurons in the first-in-human European trial in patients. It highlighted the importance of competitive EU funding policies with reference to three European research consortia dedicated to the topic and coordinated by Elena Cattaneo at the University of Milan. Furthermore, it discussed the latest advancements in stem cell research for Parkinson’s Disease. Participants had the unique opportunity to meet leading experts in the field.
The event was dedicated to professionals in different sectors, including biotech entrepreneurs, scientists and students interested at the clinical, collaborative and financial aspects of stem cell research as well as patient groups.

Cattaneo E, Besusso D.
Stem Cell Revolutions: An alliance for Parkinson's disease driven by European Commission consortia.
Pharmacol Res. 2025 Feb;212:107569. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107569.