National Stem Cell Foundation

Louisville Non-Profit  |  National Impact

The National Stem Cell Foundation funds adult stem cell and regenerative medicine research, underwrites the National STEM Scholar Program for middle school science teachers inspiring the next generation of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pioneers nationwide and covers copays and deductibles for children of limited means participating in clinical trials for rare diseases. 

Research:  We partner with large national organization to fund promising research and clinical trials in four focus areas: neurodegenerative disease, autoimmune disease, rare childhood disorders and regenerative repair. By partnering with experts in each focus area, we eliminate duplication and double the impact of donor dollars by funding larger projects for greater impact. 

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Education:  We're creating tomorrow's STEM pioneers by funding the National STEM Scholar Program, a collaboration between the National Stem Cell Foundation and the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science. The National STEM Scholar Program provides advanced STEM training, national network-building, project funding and year-long mentorship for science teachers motivating students at the tipping point of lifelong science interest — middle school. Now it its 9th year, there are 90 National STEM Scholars representing middle schools in 35 states. 91% teach in public schools, 43% teach in mid- to high-poverty schools and 39% teach in communities with a population under 15,000.

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Advocacy:  We help cover insurance deductibles and copays for children participating in potentially life-saving clinical trials for rare diseases when those out-of-pocket costs are beyond a family's means. Our Pediatric Promise Fund has now helped over 220 children participate in clinical trials for rare diseases and childhood cancers.

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Thank you for your support of the National Stem Cell Foundation. Together, we're changing futures.

Who We Are

The National Stem Cell Foundation funds adult stem cell and regenerative medicine research, connects children with limited resources to clinical trials for rare diseases, and sponsors enrichment opportunities for middle school science teachers inspiring the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) pioneers nationwide.