Stem Cell Network
Samantha Rae Ayoub, MA, CMP, serves as the Vice President of Communications and Knowledge Mobilization at Stem Cell Network since November 2021, after holding the role of Director in the same department. Samantha Rae Ayoub operates a consulting practice that specializes in people-centered communication and operational strategies, working with notable organizations such as the National Alliance of Provincial Health Research Organizations and the National Research Council of Canada. Samantha Rae Ayoub has extensive volunteer experience with IABC Ottawa, influencing professional development and financial strategies through roles including President and Director of Certification. Previous positions include Communications and Publishing Director at the Council of Canadian Academies, where Samantha Rae Ayoub contributed significantly to the development of communication strategies that informed science policy in Canada. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Professional Communications and a Certificate in Strategic Communication and Change from reputable institutions.
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Stem Cell Network
The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is a Canadian not-for-profit that supports stem cell and regenerative medicine research; training the next generation of highly qualified personnel; and knowledge mobilization and transfer of stem cell and regenerative medicine research. From the lab to the clinic, SCN’s goal is to power life-saving therapies and technologies through regenerative medicine research for the benefit of all. Created in 2001, with support from the Government of Canada, the Network has grown from a few dozen labs to more than 270 world-class research groups, supporting over 250 research projects and 30 clinical trials. Since its inception, over 25 biotech companies have been catalyzed or enhanced and more than 7,000 highly qualified personnel have been trained. In 2021, the Government of Canada demonstrated its continuing trust and support in SCN with an investment of $45 million for the 2022–2025 period. In 2023, the Government of Canada announced additional funding for SCN through the Strategic Science Fund that will support SCN to the end of the decade.