We are pleased to announce the ISSCR/CSH Asia Joint Meeting on Stem Cells in Science and Medicine in October 2013, in Suzhou China. The venue provides a state-of-the-art learning environment, while conference organizers have planned informal social events to enable quality networking time and an opportunity to explore Suzhou's many ancient and contemporary attractions. This conference will include a combination of oral and poster sessions, covering the latest findings across the following topics.