USC Stem Cell
- a departmentUSC’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 centerThe Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC hosts world-class laboratories and provides cutting-edge research facilities for cell and tissue imaging, therapeutic screening, flow cytometry and genome modification.
- a university-wide initiativeThe 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.
News
- USC Dornsife undergraduates Catcher Salazar and Jason Toliao earn prestigious Goldwater scholarshipsAimed at identifying and nurturing scientific talent, the scholarships support students focused on developmental biology and pediatric neurology. The Goldwater scholarships, administered by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, …
- 2025–2026 Broad Collaborative Challenge Grant for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral FellowsTo stimulate interdisciplinary and creative trainee-directed stem cell research Overview USC Stem Cell invites applications for the Broad Collaborative Challenge Grant for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows. The goal of the program …
- R. Rex and Carrol Parris make $10 Million gift to launch USC Longevity Research Accelerator at Keck School of MedicineExperts in engineering, gerontology and stem cell research will collaborate to find treatments for age-related conditions like osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease. Keck School of Medicine of USC will launch a new research …
- 2025 Call for Applications: NIH T32 PhD Fellowships in Developmental Biology, Stem Cells, and RegenerationAll PhD students who are conducting research related to developmental biology, stem cell biology, and/or regenerative medicine are encouraged to apply for a training fellowship. We have two slots available for a …
Meet Our Researchers

Charles (Chuck) Murry, MD, PhD

Peter Yingxiao Wang, PhD

Yulia Shwartz, PhD

Louise Menendez, PhD

Ksenia Gnedeva, PhD

Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, MD, PhD, MSPH

Albert E. Almada, PhD

Nils Lindström, PhD

Unmesh Jadhav, PhD

Thomas Lozito, PhD

Oliver Bell, PhD

Giorgia Quadrato, PhD

Ching-Ling (Ellen) Lien, PhD

Mark Humayun, MD, PhD

Robert E. Maxson, PhD

Qi-Long Ying, MD, PhD

Leonardo Morsut, PhD

Megan McCain, PhD

Francesca Mariani, PhD

Rong Lu, PhD

Zhongwei Li, PhD

Justin Ichida, PhD

Senta Georgia, PhD

Scott E. Fraser, PhD

Denis Evseenko, MD, PhD

Gage Crump, PhD

Yang Chai, DDS, PhD

Paula Cannon, PhD

Michael Bonaguidi, PhD

Andrew P. McMahon, PhD, FRS
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Find Education and Training Opportunities
- UndergraduateThe 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 ProgramThe 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 ProgramThe 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 EducationUSC Stem Cell’s labs host medical students and fellows for hands-on stem cell research.
- Postdoctoral OpportunitiesUSC Stem Cell prepares the best and brightest postdoctoral trainees for successful careers in academia and industry.
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USC Master's in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Ready to make a difference in health care? Applications are now open for the USC Master of Science in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at http://scrm.usc.edu.
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Ready to make a difference in health care? Applications are now open for the USC Master of Science in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at http://scrm.usc.edu.