A modular automation approach to stem cell modeling to increase throughput, reproducibility and access
This project enhances stem cell access, scalability, and collaboration. It offers characterized hPSC lines, CRISPR editing, and differentiation on automated platforms accelerating progress in biology, disease research, and regenerative medicine.…
Interrogating Satellite Cell and Myofiber Defects and Repair in Human DMD using Single Nuclei/Single Cell RNA Sequencing of Muscle Resident Cells
Research Objective We will describe, for the first time, human muscle satellite cell, myofiber and immune cell dynamics due to dystrophin deficiency and AAV gene therapy in human muscle at…
Harnessing the rejuvenating capacity of pregnancy-associated factors to restore aged stem cell function
Research Objective Elucidation of pregnancy-related factors that mitigate cellular senescence and enhance regeneration has far-reaching implications for understanding the mechanisms of aging and rejuvenation. Impact The study will address the…
Engineering AAV capsids for transduction of neural and muscle stem cells
Research Objective The studies will identify and characterize new gene therapy vectors able to deliver gene editing components to stem cells. to enable treatment of diseases involving both muscle and…
Drug Discovery for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using Patient-Derived Human iPSCs
Research Objective We will utilize human induced pluripotent stem cells derived from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients for drug testing and drug discovery for this rare genetic disease. Impact Diverse…
In Utero Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Non-viral Gene Editing
Research Objective To develop a lipid nanoparticle/mRNA complex that can safely and efficiently edit muscle stem cells in utero, correct the dystrophin mutation, and develop a treatment for Duchenne muscular…
iPSC-derived smooth muscle cell progenitor conditioned medium for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Research Objective Conditioned media from human iPSC-derived smooth muscle cell progenitors. This media exerts paracrine effect to restore damaged vaginal wall in patients with pelvic organ prolapse. Impact Pelvic organ…
Matrix Assisted Cell Transplantation of Promyogenic Fibroadipogenic Progenitor (FAP) Stem Cells
Research Objective We seek to develop a cell based-hydrogel therapy to improve outcomes in patients with muscle degeneration. The technology will improve muscle through sustained release of cell-based cytokines. Impact…
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