Professional Societies:

International Society for Cellular Therapy
ISCT is the global forum and resource for developing and supporting innovative cellular therapies through communication, education, and training, thus furthering clinical based investigation for the benefit of patients. http://www.ascb.org/

American Association of Immunologists
The purpose of AAI shall be to advance knowledge of immunology and related disciplines, to foster interchange of ideas and information among investigators in the various disciplines and to promote an understanding of the field of immunology. http://www.aai.org/

American Association of Blood Banks
AABB is an international association representing individuals and institutions involved in activities related to transfusion and cellular therapies, including transplantation medicine.http://www.aabb.org

American Society of Hematology
The mission of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology. http://www.hematology.org/

American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
The American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation is a national professional association that promotes advancement of the field of blood and bone marrow transplantation. http://www.asbmt.org/

American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. http://www.rheumatology.org/

American Society of Hematology
The mission of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology. http://www.hematology.org/

Society for Developmental Biology
The purpose of the Society for Developmental Biology is to further the study of development in all organisms and at all levels, to represent and promote communication among students of development, and to promote the field of developmental biology. http://www.sdbonline.org/

American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators. http://www.asm.org/

Foundations and Funding Agencies

New York Stem Cell Foundation
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering stem cell research to advance the search for cures of the major diseases of our time. http://nyscf.org/

National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…" http://www.nsf.gov/

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. http://www.jdrf.org/

Burroughs Wellcome Fund (biomedical science)
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is an independent private foundation dedicated to advancing the biomedical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities. http://www.bwfund.org/

Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Our mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. http://www.bcrfcure.org/

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. http://www.michaeljfox.org/

Milken Family Foundation (education, medical research) Advancing and supporting basic and applied medical research–especially in the areas of prostate cancer and epilepsy–and recognizing and rewarding outstanding scientists in these areas. http://www.mff.org 

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is a philanthropic, not-for-profit grant making institution based in New York City. The Foundation makes grants in support of original research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and economic performance. http://www.sloan.org 

Government 

National Institute of Health  http://www.nih.gov/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/

National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

National Human Genome Research Institute http://www.genome.gov/

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering http://www.nibib.nih.gov/