The same cell type can help or hinder repair after acute kidney injury
Proximal tubule cells, which have the capacity to heal, can also contribute to the transition from an acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease, USC research has found.
USC scientists make big progress in building mini-kidneys
Zhongwei Li and his colleagues at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have created what could be a key building block for assembling a synthetic kidney.
As a teen in Syria, he dreamed of going to USC; now, he’s a new graduate
Eli Bosnoyan recalls the remarkable circumstances that brought him from Aleppo to Los Angeles and shaped him into a grad of USC’s stem cell master’s program.
Remembering Eli Broad, philanthropist who advanced stem cell research
His support shaped world-class programs throughout California including at USC, notes the director of USC’s Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research.
Do our brains age faster than the rest of our bodies?
A team led by USC Stem Cell scientist Michael Bonaguidi demonstrates that neural stem cells — the stem cells of the nervous system — age rapidly.
USC scientist awarded $2.5 million NIH grant to explore ‘synthetic’ embryonic development
USC Stem Cell’s Leonardo Morsut will use the grant from the National Institutes of Health to better understand developmental programs by building them in his laboratory.
USC Stem Cell study identifies molecular ‘switch’ that turns precursors into kidney cells
The new study builds on previous work in Andy McMahon’s laboratory at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
In Xi Chen’s work, stem cell research begins with more than a few dozen eggs
The postdoctoral researcher’s work began with chicken eggs, and could lead to lab-generated food lines and shedding light on birds’ biological diversity.
Following along on the journey of a budding developmental biologist
Tracy Tran found the high expectations in the USC Stem Cell lab of Andy McMahon became a driving force for her to learn and do more.
Broad Clinical Fellows take a stem cell-based approach to liver disease and bone loss
This year’s fellows — including physician-scientists Johanna Ascher Bartlett, Kevin Collon and Allen Zhong at USC — are using stem cell research to develop treatments for patients of all ages.
From grains to brains, USC scientist uncovers the roots of disease
Jianfu “Jeff” originally studied rice and wheat. Now he studies human neurological disorders.
Ya-Wen Chen looks for ways to regenerate damaged lung tissue, and new grant will help
Stem cells could one day enable sick patients to breathe better, and the American Lung Association supports the work.
USC scientist Albert Almada puts muscle into stem cell research
After an injury ended his hopes of a career in professional baseball, he found his true calling — in the lab.
Doctoral student works to end inflamm-aging
After receiving her PhD from USC, Ruzanna “Rose” Shkhyan intends to continue her work on inflammation, osteoarthritis and other age-related diseases.
Stem cells may correct deformity and restore brain function after childhood disorder
USC scientists have regenerated parts of the skull affected by a common birth defect called craniosynostosis.
USC scientist Giorgia Quadrato receives 2020 Mallinckrodt Grant
The assistant professor in USC’s Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine will use the grant to develop a model for testing human brain development and connectivity.
USC Pediatric Surgeon Aims to Heal Infants Using Stem Cells
Tracy Grikscheit helps babies with digestive disorders. Stem cells could help her develop life-changing treatments.
USC scientists unlock the evolutionary history of the pituitary gland
New research into the key gland’s development shatters a scientific hypothesis that had been held for decades.
Certain stem cells can hurt bones instead of healing them
According to USC research, Sox9-positive cells can lead to painful bone spurs developing at the edge of joints in many arthritis patients.
What California’s 2004 stem cell ballot proposition has meant for USC
The passage of Proposition 71 created the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, which has led to massive advances in USC’s stem cell research and benefits for the state, the economy and patients alike.
New study traces the evolution of gill covers
USC stem cell scientists have identified the gene that is responsible for the formation and diversification of gill covers in fish and beyond.
USC Stem Cell mentors keep high school program on track amid COVID-19
Ten outstanding local high school juniors from schools near the USC Health Sciences Campus get the education experience of their young lives, thanks to dedicated USC graduate and postdoctoral students.
Broad Foundation brings together stem cell scientists, engineers and physicians at USC and beyond
Strategic initiatives include innovation awards bringing together teams of engineers and scientists and clinical research fellowships for physician-scientists.
USC scientist receives fellowship for underrepresented minorities in biomedical research
Ebony Flowers has already received three fellowships as a postdoctoral fellow at USC, including her latest from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Enrichment Program.