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 core 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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Apply for a Neil Segil Stem Cell Travel Scholarship

These scholarships will enable 2 undergraduates, who are actively engaged in research within USC’s stem cell department, to attend a national or international meeting within the area of regenerative medicine. Apply by May 15!

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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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The Lozito Lab is hiring
Dr. Tom Lozito's research compares skeletal regeneration in lizards and salamanders. The ultimate goal is to apply this knowledge to improve regeneration in humans. For more information, visit https://mcmahonlab.

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