Research Objective 1.- Develop a better chronic pain in vitro model using iPSC-derived nociceptors. 2.- Understand the Mechanism of Action behind Chronic Pain Nociception. 3.- Attributes to establish a robust…

Research Objective To integrate emulsion microfluidics-based encapsulation with AI-powered imaging to develop a high-throughput pipeline for stem cell-based embryo models. Impact We will overcome key bottlenecks to drive breakthroughs in…

Research Objective This research will define the dynamic mechanisms of human embryo implantation by integrating live imaging, spatial multi-omics, and gene editing in physiologically relevant stem cell-based models. Impact This…

Research Objective To utilize human iPSCs as an in vitro model of hearing loss and overcome obstacles to hair cell regeneration by prompting post-mitotic supporting cells to re-enter the cell…

Research Objective A complete methodology for high efficiency, minimal toxicity hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for treatment of pediatric neurodegenerative disorders. Impact Improve treatment and outcomes for patients with neurodegenerative disorders…

Research Objective Development of a human stem cell-derived, spatially-patterned, mature and functional human synthetic kidney organoid (hSKO) model as a platform technology for basic and translational kidney research. Impact Lack…

Research Objective We study how the inactive X chromosome aberrantly reactivates in female pluripotent stem cells and develop ways to prevent it, enabling accurate modeling of female biology for research…

Research Objective Our goal is to map altered Trisomy 21 developmental hematopoiesis to understand the first steps of leukemia initiation in Myeloid Leukemia of Down syndrome Impact We will provide…

Research Objective Our project will identify molecular and cellular changes induced by specific genetic variants implicated in schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder in stem cells, neuroprogenitor cells and neurons. Impact…

Research Objective We will develop genome editing tools to identify silencers that regulate neural stem cell fate, uncovering key DNA elements that guide neurodevelopment and are disrupted in neurodevelopmental diseases…