Yesterday, the UK National Stem Cell Network (UKNSCN) has been officially launched.

In addition to coordinating the UK's numerous national and regional stem cell research initiatives, the UKNSCN will help to bring together and improve communication between the various sub-disciplines of stem cell science. The Network aims to become the focal point for communication about stem cell research to the public and industry. It also aims to become the national voice of stem cell science to policy makers and act as the main initial point of contact for overseas researchers and promoting the uptake and use of stem cells by scientific, business and medical communities.

More about the network-- its mission, sources of funding, objectives, etc-- from the UKNSCN.