Learn how Leonardo Morsut, PhD, with USC Stem Cell and USC Viterbi School of Engineering is leading the way in the field of regenerative medicine to ignite discovery in stem cell research.
To discover new therapies to treat disease, scientists use living cells to study drug action and identify new drug candidates. The Choi Family Therapeutic Screening Facility in USC’s stem cell research center …
Microscopy is as important today as it was when the first microscope was invented more than 400 years ago. In the Optical Imaging Facility in USC’s stem cell research center, scientists use …
To study a specific cell type, such as a rare stem cell, to understand its role in development or disease, scientists must separate this cell from many other cells present in a tissue or …
The University of Southern California has designed a unique “incubator” for scientists, engineers and clinicians to collaborate across disciplines and leverage the transformative power of stem cells to develop the future of …
The Flow Cytometry Facility is the central resource for cell sorting and analysis at USC. The facility serves around 100 research laboratories across both campuses of USC, as well as external clients. …
USC President Carol Folt, ALS patient activist and actress Renée Zellweger and others celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) and Stem Cell Research …
USC Stem Cell scientist Megan McCain is using engineering tools and techniques to grow patient-derived heart cells on silicone wafers, mimicking the native structure of this vital organ. Her lab is leveraging …
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 …
The Choi Family Therapeutic Screening Facility enables investigators from USC and beyond to improve their understanding of diseases and accelerate the discovery of potential therapeutic drugs. (Video by Sergio Bianco)
In this 360 video, join Dr. Andy McMahon and our world-class scientists as they take you on a tour of the Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem …
The Translational Imaging Center is not Universal Studios, but it employs custom lights (lasers), cameras and wardrobe (contrast dyes) all to get its mercurial stars (the zebrafish) to perform on cue. The …
USC Stem Cell scientist and former professional volleyball player Leonardo Morsut has built a synthetic cellular communication system known as “synNotch.” This system could enable scientists to direct the behavior of cells …
Just as there are times when two heads are better than one, there are times when two labs are better than one. Thanks to the new Doerr Stem Cell Challenge Grants, teams …
USC President Carol Folt, ALS patient activist and actress Renée Zellweger and others celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research …
Meet four junior faculty members from USC Stem Cell. Dr. Megan McCain is engineering stem cell-derived “organ on a chip” models of human heart disease. Dr. Min Yu is developing approaches to …
Researchers Qi-Long Ying from USC and Austin Smith from the University of Cambridge have won the 2016 McEwen Award for Innovation, the highest honor bestowed by the International Society for Stem Cell …
Director Andy McMahon leads a tour of the Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC. Established in 2006 with a gift from Eli and …
Meet new faculty member and Gabilan Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Megan McCain and learn about her research goals at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering!
At USC, world-class scientists are harnessing the power of stem cell biology to treat neurodegeneration; hearing loss; blood, heart and kidney disease; osteoarthritis and bone fractures; cancer; and many other health conditions.
