USC Stem Cell unites 100 research faculty members from all disciplines across the university. These researchers collaborate to translate discoveries into cures.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined December 2009
Explore USC’s MS in Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine. Meet faculty, see the curriculum, and learn about careers in biotech, research, and medicine. 📅 Oct 16 at 1pm or Nov 20 at 10am (virtual) 🔗 bit.ly/USCstemcell #USC #StemCells #RegenerativeMedicine
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USC Stem Cell was well represented at the CIRM Trainee Networking Conference in Sacramento! Both our PhD trainees and COMPASS scholars presented posters showcasing their research, and huge congrats to Negar Hosseini and Gabriella Rita Panglinan, who were selected to give talks!
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Congratulations to Stephanie Zazueta, 2026 Incoming KSOM Dean's Master's Scholar, and Gayatri Raut, recipient of the Dr. Rodolfo Montes Scholarship! These awards support outstanding students in research-focused master's programs. Congrats to both! keck.usc.edu/news/recognizin…
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POV: You're inside a kidney. 🔬 Watch to the end to see the filtration system at the microscopic level. 📸 Courtesy of Zhongwei Li, USC Stem Cell, whose work focuses on kidney regeneration and rebuilding the kidney.
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Congratulations to Dr. Eda Atmaca on successfully defending her PhD dissertation! Her groundbreaking research on ZNF462 and human neurodevelopment advances our understanding of Weiss-Kruszka syndrome and lays the foundation for future discoveries in neurodevelopmental disorders.
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New research from @USCLeonardDavis, led by Bérénice Benayoun, PhD, a PI from USC Stem Cell, found that altering the gut microbiome improved ovarian function in mice, offering new insights into fertility and reproductive aging. Read more: gero.usc.edu/2026/03/03/feca…
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A remarkable example of how developmental biology and stem cell engineering can work together to drive innovation. More reproducible kidney organoids will be an invaluable resource for researchers exploring kidney disease and regenerative therapies.
Researchers from @uscstemcell @uscbme found a hidden axis that shapes how kidneys form, then engineered synthetic organizer cells to recreate it in the lab. The result: more reliable kidney organoids for studying disease. Published in @ScienceMagazine. stemcell.keck.usc.edu/synthe…
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USC Stem Cell scientists and Stanford collaborators have developed a renewable source of immune cells that could help advance cancer immunotherapies and treatments for other diseases. Learn more about this incredible study here: stemcell.keck.usc.edu/renewa….
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Calling all PhD students in developmental biology, stem cell biology, & regenerative medicine! Applications are now open for the 2026 NIH T32 PhD Fellowships in Developmental Biology, Stem Cells, and Regeneration. Apply by July 3 for the 2026 fellowships. stemcell.keck.usc.edu/2026-c…
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When Tiffany Wang arrived at USC as a first-generation student, she was searching for belonging. Four years later, she's graduating as an award-winning researcher, student leader, COMPASS Fellow, and QuestBridge Scholar. Read more here: bit.ly/3QgHqXu
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Congrats to Keyue Shen, Assoc. Professor of Biomedical Engineering & USC Stem Cell affiliated faculty member, on being elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows. This honor recognizes Shen’s contributions to biomedical engineering & disease research. viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2…
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USC researcher and USC Stem Cell affiliate PI Eunji Chung, PhD, spent over a decade learning to steer nanoparticles through the body. Now she’s using that knowledge to take on one of the most common inherited kidney disorders. Read the full article here: viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2…
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USC undergraduates took center stage at USC CIRM COMPASS Scholars Program symposium, presenting stem cell research that’s shaping the future of regenerative medicine. Through mentorship and hands-on lab experience, USC is helping train the next generation of stem cell scientists.
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Every sound you've ever heard passed through these tiny structures. This fluorescent microscopic image of the inner ear shows green auditory hair cells, the sensory receptors that detect sound, surrounded by red supporting cells that help them function. 📸 Ksenia Gnedeva, PhD
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The Artist and Researcher exhibit series celebrates the shared curiosity behind art and science, connecting creativity, discovery, and new ways of seeing the world. 🎨🔬 Proud to see USC Stem Cell members featured in this collaboration.
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Join us May 20 (9AM–5PM) at USC Health Sciences Campus for the “Directing Stem Cell Science Toward Clinical Solutions” symposium. Hear from leading experts and explore how stem cell research is advancing toward real-world clinical impact. Register here: bit.ly/4u2ifXB
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USC Presidential Scholar Taylor Renneker studied stem cells at @KECKSchool_USC and trained at White Memorial Hospital through @USCDornsife’s Gateway Internship Program. She starts med school this summer and hopes to one day open her own clinic. dornsife.usc.edu/news/storie…
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