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Celebrating 30 Years of SPAR

Since 1996, BRF has conducted stem cell and reproductive health research without a single dollar of federal funding. This video tells the story behind how BRF began — with an urgent question during the height of the AIDS crisis—could couples affected by HIV safely have children?—and how that work grew into a pioneering institute advancing stem cell science, reproductive health, and research on infectious diseases. (5 min)


Stem Cells: What is a Parthenote Stem Cell?


Stem Cells 101


The First Five Days of An Embryo


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The Spinal Cord Workshop


Dr. Kiessling gives commencement at Oregon State University


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The Activated Egg Symposium