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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Learn how USC Stem Cell fosters a diverse and inclusive environment that creates a scientific culture reflecting the faces of our community and unbiasedly delivers on the promise of regenerative medicine.

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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 prepares the best and brightest postdoctoral trainees for successful careers in academia and industry.

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Tom Lozito: Lessons from Lizards
Lizards can regrow severed tails, but the replacement is an imperfect cartilage tube. For the first time, a study in Nature Communications describes how stem cells can help lizards regenerate better tails. Learn more from the study’s corresponding author, Tom Lozito. (Video by Sergio Bianco)

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