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.
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2026 USC Stem Cell/SPARK at USC Innovation Catalyst Grant in Regenerative MedicineAbout this call The USC Stem Cell/SPARK at USC grant is focused on the support of regenerative medicine innovation (therapeutics or diagnostics). Integration of AI technology is highly encouraged. The new SPARK …
Undergraduate stem cell research takes the spotlight at USC CIRM COMPASS symposiumUSC Stem Cell prepares undergraduates to present research and become the regenerative medicine workforce of the future. Stem cell research took center stage at the year-end symposium for the USC CIRM COMPASS …
USC researchers launch study of the most complex lab-grown kidney structuresA $2.1 million grant from CIRM supports the new project designed to understand how mature lab-grown kidney structures, which combine the kidney’s filtering and urine-collecting components, can improve the study of disease …
How early health challenges fueled two graduating seniors’ passion for medicineDriven by their own experiences with childhood illness — along with breakthrough research experience and service to the community — two stand-out USC Dornsife students look forward to medical school. Born three …
Meet Our Researchers

Francesca Mariani, PhD

Ching-Ling (Ellen) Lien, PhD

Zhongwei Li, PhD

Yang Chai, DDS, PhD

Scott E. Fraser, PhD

Unmesh Jadhav, PhD

Justin Ichida, PhD

Louise Menendez, PhD

Giorgia Quadrato, PhD

Mark Humayun, MD, PhD

Ksenia Gnedeva, PhD

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

Andrew P. McMahon, PhD, FRS

Yulia Shwartz, PhD

Denis Evseenko, MD, PhD

Paula Cannon, PhD

Gage Crump, PhD

Leonardo Morsut, PhD

Albert E. Almada, PhD

Peter Yingxiao Wang, PhD

Megan McCain, PhD

Robert E. Maxson, PhD

Rong Lu, PhD

Senta Georgia, PhD

Qi-Long Ying, MD, PhD

Nils Lindström, PhD

Oliver Bell, PhD

Thomas Lozito, PhD

Amy Merrill-Brugger, PhD

Michael Bonaguidi, PhD
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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.



