Stem cell research has paved the road for regenerative medicine to enter the clinic, and it is transforming the practice of medicine.
How we prioritize the research is through expert peer review. We bring in a lot of international reviewers to look at our projects. We don't just evaluate the science; we evaluate the composition of the team and we evaluate the stakeholders involved and the training that they're doing. We evaluate multiple aspects of the project. They have to tick the box for outstanding world-class science.
Regenerative medicine research in Canada is, internationally, at the top end. However, ultimately, it's peer review.