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Meet three students from USC’s master’s program in stem cell biology and regenerative medicineThe 34 students in USC’s master’s program in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine have at least two things in common. First, they’re smart, with an average incoming GPA of 3.4. And second, they all seemed to enjoy the boba tea served at this year’s Student Orientation at the Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center …
USC Stem Cell scientist Rong Lu named Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ScholarWhy do some leukemia patients have more aggressive disease, and why do some of their cancer cells resist treatment? USC Stem Cell scientist Rong Lu is tackling these critical questions with $550,000 of support from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Career Development Program. The program is designed to support talented blood cancer researchers in the …
Study examining the evolution of feathers shows potential for medical applicationsNew research from an international team led by USC scientists set out to learn how feathers developed and helped birds spread across the world. Flight feathers, in particular, are masterpieces of propulsion and adaptation, helping penguins swim, eagles soar and hummingbirds hover. Despite such diversity, the feather shares a common core design: a one-style-fits-all model …
Lighting up cardiovascular problems using nanoparticlesHeart disease and stroke are the world’s two most deadly diseases, causing over 15 million deaths in 2016 according to the World Health Organization. A key underlying factor in both of these global health crises is the common condition, atherosclerosis, or the build-up of fatty deposits, inflammation and plaque on the walls of blood vessels. …
Meet Our Researchers
Andrew P. McMahon, PhD, FRSW.M. Keck Provost and University Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, and Biological Sciences; Chair, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine; Director, Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC
Michael Bonaguidi, PhDAssistant Professor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Paula Cannon, PhDDistinguished Professor, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Pediatrics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Yang Chai, DDS, PhDProfessor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine; George and MaryLou Boone Professor of Craniofacial Molecular Biology; Director, Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology; Associate Dean of Research, Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Gage Crump, PhDProfessor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Anatomical Sciences
Denis Evseenko, MD, PhDAssociate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Scott E. Fraser, PhDProvost Professor, Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine; Director, Science Initiatives
Senta Georgia, PhDAssistant Professor, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; Pediatrics, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, USC
Justin Ichida, PhDRichard N. Merkin Assistant Professor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine; New York Stem Cell Foundation-Robertson Investigator
Zhongwei Li, PhDAssistant Professor, Medicine, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Thomas Lozito, PhDAssistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine- Rong Lu, PhDRichard N. Merkin Assistant Professor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Gerontology; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Scholar
Francesca Mariani, PhDAssociate Professor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Anatomical Sciences
Robert E. Maxson, PhDProfessor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Megan McCain, PhDAssistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Leonardo Morsut, PhDAssistant Professor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Engineering
Giorgia Quadrato, PhDAssistant Professor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Joseph T. Rodgers, PhDAssistant Professor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Amy Ryan (Firth), PhDAssistant Professor, Medicine, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Neil Segil, PhDProfessor, Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, USC Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Qi-Long Ying, MD, PhDProfessor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Integrative Anatomical Sciences
Min Yu, MD, PhDRichard N. Merkin Assistant Professor, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
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The Optical Imaging Facility at USC’s stem cell research center specializes in imaging and analysis of biological material. The facility provides access to powerful microscopes that enable scientists to take high-resolution pictures of stem cells. These include still images and time-lapse videos. Cells or parts of cells can be labeled with fluorescent dyes, which enable better identification of mo
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