The areas of focus for our SRL will include induced pluripotent stem cell generation and characterization, cell differentiation and generation of a microvascular tissue model and in vivo models. Our…
Use of stem cells in human disease modeling has reached a broader scientific audience of underserved, marginalized communities. Researchers/scholars have comprehensive training in iPSC generation, genetic modification, and differentiation techniques…
Our Shared Resource Laboratory will expand access to stem cell-derived models to support research and educational programs with two main goals: democratize access to state-of-the-art models and technology among a…
Research Objective The research will generate the know-how for replacing lost or injured bile ducts in the liver by reprogramming an abundant and related cell type that normally has a…
Research Objective Develop a high-throughput platform combining iPSC-derived cardiac organoids and CRISPR base editing to functionally assess missense variants in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Impact (i) Limited tools for functional interpretation of…
Research Objective The proposed research will address key knowledge gaps in small activating RNAs (saRNAs) and could overcome bottlenecks limiting the broader adoption of this technology for regenerative medicine Impact…
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…
