Genomics researcher Jeanne Loring, PhD, professor emeritus at Scripps Research and founding director of the institute’s Center for Regenerative Medicine, was honored as “Stem Cell Pioneer of the Year” at the Xconomy Awards San Diego’s gala.
The award is an acknowledgement of Loring’s groundbreaking work not only in academia but also as co-founder and chief scientific officer of Aspen Neuroscience, a La Jolla-based startup that’s building on her discoveries to create personalized stem cell lines that will help treat Parkinson’s and other diseases.