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UCLA researchers led by @cnsiatucla member Steven Jonas (@UCLAstemcell) developed lipid nanoparticles that deliver a full CFTR gene into airway cells, restoring function in a cystic fibrosis model. CNSI’s EICN and ALMS facilities supported the study: cnsi.ucla.edu/project/februa…

The ISSCR recognizes two outstanding scientists with Honorable Mention distinctions for the 2026 Momentum Award. Congratulations Kathrin Plath, @UCLA, and Joseph C. Wu (@Joseph_C_Wu), @StanfordCVI! The award is supported by @BlueRockTx. Learn more: ow.ly/YxIj50YoFc0

Considerations for the future of in vitro gametogenesis in fertility care go.nature.com/4l2e9en

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 5 as @Harvard's Dr. Clifford Tabin presents, "The evolutionary changes in the timing of limb formation" at 12pm in CHS 13-105. The seminar is open to all UCLA faculty, students and staff! 🐻 Register today: bit.ly/4l3bTmX

A @UCLAstemcell and @rocketpharma gene therapy is transforming lives for kids with LAD-1. Marley, diagnosed at 8, is now healthy and enjoying life thanks to a CIRM-funded trial correcting her own stem cells. Read her inspiring story: bit.ly/4aBvHZT #RareDisease

UCLA scientists have shown that lipid nanoparticles — the same tiny particles used to deliver mRNA vaccines — can insert an entire healthy gene into human airway cells, restoring key function in a lab model of cystic fibrosis. ➡️ bit.ly/4rVYWh2

Did you know some animals can regrow heart muscle? @UCBerkeley scientists are using CRISPR to modify similar genes to repair heart tissue in humans. Endless love, indeed 🫀💙💛 #ValentinesDay #HearthHealth Learn more about how UC is helping heal broken hearts: bit.ly/4tz4MXq

Congratulations to @Keribackus and colleagues on this terrific new technology 👏👏🎉🎊 nature.com/articles/s4158…

Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 17 as Luca Danelli @NatureComms @NatureCancer presents, "Understanding the editorial process at Nature journals" at 12:30pm in Boyer 130. The seminar is open to all UCLA faculty, students and staff! 🐻

We had a lovely time at the 22nd Annual Stem Cell Symposium. Kudos to our graduate student, Christopher Ochoa, for presenting his poster on profiling gynecologic carcinosarcomas. Thank you @uclastemcell! #gynecologiconcology

A UCLA research team has identified the best design for a promising new type of immunotherapy that could be mass-produced to treat multiple solid tumors. ➡️ bit.ly/4s0hmNR #ResearchPowersProgress

UCLA researchers find certain molecular changes may be protective rather than detrimental in mice. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/cellu…

Therapies that fix genetic illnesses at their root are here. But many patients are stuck waiting for treatment because "getting to the end zone of an approved drug is very challenging," said Dr. Donald Kohn, who co-developed a gene therapy for ADA-SCID. washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01…

Join us on Thursday, January 8 as Dr. Sophie Deng of @UCLASteinEye presents, "Stem cell-based therapy for corneal diseases" at 12pm in CHS 13-105. The seminar is open to all UCLA faculty, students and staff! 🐻 Register now: bit.ly/4jbXhAR

In the news: Longevity researcher Dr. Thomas Rando @Thomas_Rando spoke to @BusinessInsider about his top three anti-aging habits. businessinsider.com/anti-aging-tip…

New in @CellStemCell: A UCLA-led research team has discovered a molecular switch that determines whether blood vessels in premature infants' lungs can regenerate after injury, offering key insight into bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a serious lung disease. ➡️ bit.ly/3LwCcVi

ICYMI: A UCLA-led research team has discovered a molecular switch that determines whether tiny blood vessels in premature infants’ lungs can regenerate after injury. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/resto…

Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 8 as Dr. Sophie Deng of @UCLASteinEye presents, "Stem cell-based therapy for corneal diseases" at 12pm in CHS 13-105. The seminar is open to all UCLA faculty, students and staff! 🐻 Register today: bit.ly/4jbXhAR

From preserving memory and generating clean water to revolutionizing modern communications, UCLA researchers have transformed nearly every aspect of modern life. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-r…

Holiday spirits in our lab! I am lucky to work with such a hard working and fun team!