USC Stem Cell

a department
USC’s Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine offers multidisciplinary educational opportunities for undergraduate, master’s, PhD and medical students as well as postdocs, clinical fellows and professionals at all stages of their careers.
a center
The Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC hosts world-class laboratories and provides cutting-edge research facilities for cell and tissue imaging, therapeutic screening, flow cytometry and genome modification.
a university-wide initiative
The USC Stem Cell initiative connects over 100 research and clinical faculty in multiple disciplines across USC and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. These researchers collaborate to leverage the transformative power of stem cells to develop new therapies for a spectrum of diseases.

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Events

October 29 10 am

USC Stem Cell Seminar: Maximina Yun, Technische Universität Dresden

November 5 10 am

USC Stem Cell Seminar: Pamela Robey, NIH/NIDCR

Broad CIRM Center (BCC)

November 12 10 am

USC Stem Cell Seminar: Amar Sahay, MGH/Harvard

Broad CIRM Center (BCC)

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USC Stem Cell welcomes new leader, physician-scientist Chuck Murry.

Find Education and Training Opportunities

Undergraduate
The department offers a Minor in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, participates in the USC CIRM COMPASS Scholars Program, and hosts undergraduates for hands-on stem cell research.
Master's Program
The one-year Master of Science program offers courses in cutting-edge biomedical science, including developmental biology, human embryology, regenerative medicine, and the translational and therapeutic aspects of stem cell technology. The program also provides practical hands-on laboratory experience with stem cells.
PhD Program
The PhD program in Development, Stem Cells, and Regenerative Medicine trains the next generation of scientific investigators in the history and practice of developmental and stem cell biology.
Medical Education
USC Stem Cell’s labs host medical students and fellows for hands-on stem cell research.
Postdoctoral Opportunities
USC Stem Cell prepares the best and brightest postdoctoral trainees for successful careers in academia and industry.

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USC CIRM COMPASS Scholars Program
For 20 undergraduate students at USC, stem cell research is more than the topic of a lecture or an article in a textbook. It’s the focus of a comprehensive two-year program designed to prepare juniors and seniors for careers in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.

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