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 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 scientists as well as shared facilities in imaging, therapeutic screening, flow cytometry and stem cell engineering.
a university-wide initiative
The USC Stem Cell initiative unites 100 research and clinical faculty members from disciplines across the university. These researchers collaborate to leverage the transformative power of stem cells to develop the therapies of the future.

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Upcoming Events

March 31 11am

USC Stem Cell Zoom Seminar: Unmesh Jadhav—"Epigenetic memory in development and tissue regeneration"

Location: Zoom

April 1 2pm

Journal & Coding Club: Cellular, Molecular & Computational Tools for Insights & Analysis for Stem Cell Research

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April 7 11am

USC Stem Cell Zoom Seminar: Francesca Mariani—"Large-scale skeletal repair in mammals"

Location: Zoom

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Thank you, Eli and Edythe Broad!

$30 million gift supports USC, UCLA and UCSF stem cell research

Educational Opportunities

Undergraduate
USC Stem Cell’s labs host undergraduates for hands-on stem cell research, and faculty teach courses through the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
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’s labs are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral trainees.

Research Facilities

Featured Research

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USC Stem Cell scientist Andy McMahon is using human stem cells to create mini-kidney structures known as organoids. His lab is using these organoids to study and find new drugs to treat polycystic kidney disease. (Video by Sergio Bianco)

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