Momentum has been building over the last three months. Read our latest update.
Annual General Meeting
We look forward to our first AGM, to be held July 28, where we will formally vote on and appoint our new independent SMART CRC Board.
Thanks to all our partners for their nominations. We are excited to face the future with a bolstered leadership team who will help us achieve our long-term vision to accelerate the translation of regenerative therapies that improve patient lives in Australia.
We thank our established Board, comprising Dr Leanna Read as Chair, Professor Simon Cool (CEO) and Dr Sarah Costanzo (COO).
Welcoming new associates
Our new Associates Program is driving momentum and helping us build even broader collaboration across the sector and we would like to introduce our new Associates to our network. Thank you to every one of these organisations for bringing your expertise and capability into the CRC. Your involvement reflects the growing confidence in Australia’s regenerative therapies ecosystem and the role SMART CRC is playing in connecting it.
Welcome to; Akunah, Autolomous, Breakthrough T1D, Charles River, Cruxes, Foveal, Invetech, KE Select, Kleentec 21, Lonza, Magellan Stem Cells, Maverick Bio, McCullough Robertson, TAFE NSW and Monash University Advanced Regenerative Medicine Institute.
Annual Conference 2026, SMART Connections. Shared Impact
SAVE THE DATE, SMART CRC’s inaugural Annual Conference is here.
Our flagship event will bring together people from across Australia’s regenerative therapies field.
This is a must-attend event. Expect an engaging and interactive day of practical discussions on partnerships, workforce and health priorities.
We have also built in plenty of time to connect with others shaping the future of the field.
Held alongside AusBiotech International Conference as an official satellite event, it’s part of the biggest week in Australian biotech, bringing more opportunities to connect, learn and share ideas.
The details:
– Monday, 19 October 2026
– 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, followed by networking drinks
– Bond University Events Centre, Robina, Queensland
Be part of the momentum of a thriving, connected ecosystem.
More information to come. Registrations open in early July.