A new study suggests that retinal cells grown from stem cells may be ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders. The organized clusters of cells, or organoids, used in the study were developed …
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Improved understanding of early spinal cord development paves the way for new treatments
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are developing the means to turn stem cells into a wide range of specific types of spinal cord neurons and cells in the hindbrain — the critical nexus between …
New Department of Defense Grant to Study Fragile X Syndrome in Human Cells
A new study will characterize human stem cell models of fragile X syndrome (FXS) to better understand the mechanisms behind FXS symptoms and how those may inform the search for effective therapies. The study, which …
SURF program prepares students to ride the waves of research
By Bekah McBride The Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center labs welcomed new members this summer, as five talented undergraduate students joined mentors for more than 10-weeks of collaborative research. This unique experience is a …
Donor-supported study leads the way for new regenerative therapies by revealing the mechanism controlling the efficiency of iPSC generation
By Bekah McBride A new approach is paving the way for improved stem cell therapies and regenerative applications using cells from pigs. Led by Wan-Ju Li, a SCRMC researcher and associate professor in the Department …
Jacques Galipeau featured in The Medicine Maker
Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine Center (SCRMC) researcher and The International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy President, Jacques Galipeau shares his vision for the future of cell and gene therapies in a new article published …
See-through zebrafish, new imaging method put blood stem cells in high-resolution spotlight
By Bekah McBride For the first time, researchers can get a high-resolution view of single blood stem cells thanks to a little help from microscopy and zebrafish. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the …
New study identifies protein essential to form stem cell-derived human heart cells
By Bekah McBride Lab-grown human heart cells provide a powerful tool to understand and potentially treat heart disease. However, the methods to produce human heart cells from pluripotent stem cells are not optimal. Fortunately, a …
SCRMC researchers uncover how stem cell-derived photoreceptors reach their targets
A new study investigating the growth of photoreceptors may have implications for the treatment of retinal diseases that cause blindness. The study, published in Cell Reports, was led by Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (SCRMC) …
Jacques Galipeau named president of the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy
By Bekah McBride Increasing place of care manufacturing and deployment of cell therapies is a core mission for Jacques Galipeau, MD, who was recently named president of the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy …