UCSF Broad Stem Cell

The Ogawa-Yamanaka Stem Cell Prize recognizes individuals whose translational research has advanced cellular reprogramming technology for regenerative medicine. It also celebrates the landmark discovery of iPS cells by Shinya Yamanaka. But what are iPS cells? Learn more 👇

We are recruiting one postdoc fellow and one Junior Specialist (for those finishing college and planning to pursue a PhD) in regenerative biology and extreme physiology. scvrb-core.ucsf.edu/~huang/lab/Res… Please spread the news. Interested candidates can email me directly.

New round of DISC4 Awards funding is now available to support expansive, cross-disciplinary, integrated studies by collaborative teams of California-based investigators. Learn more & apply: cirm.ca.gov/disc4 #DiscoveryResearch #ResearchFunding #California #CIRM

Join us at the #2026BRAINConference! Attendees will get to hear about the accomplishments of the BRAIN Initiative community and get a preview of what's to come. Open to the public and free to apply. 🔗 Learn more and register at: 2026brainconference.com

Can Pregnancy Risks Be Telegraphed in the Cellular Mom-Baby Link? ucsf.edu/news/2026/04/4…

Join us April 24 at 10 AM (PT) for “Transforming Rare Disease Research: Hope & Impact.” Explore new advances in #RareDisease therapies, CIRM programs accelerating research, and CIRM’s RAPID program. Hear from Dr. Stephanie Cherqui of @UCSD. Register: cirm-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#ISSCR2026 brings together leading scientists in stem cell research & regenerative medicine. Hear from co-chair Nozomu Yachie on why early-career researchers should present their work: bit.ly/4s27ZMU Late-breaking abstract is due 22 April 👉 bit.ly/4owAWzF

How does science reach the patient⁉️Join @UCSF #Surgery + the @UCSFstemcell Center on March 26th for "Getting to Patients", featuring Dr. Tippi MacKenzie (@MackenzieTippi) on "in utero hematopoietic stem cell transplantation..", with patient perspective and Q&A. In person only.

Organs grow in a body that shape-shifts with them. UCSF scientists invented a gel that mimics this soft support and 3D printed stem cells into it - reliably seeding mini-organs that could speed drug testing in petri dishes. tiny.ucsf.edu/Rr2BvW

Applications are open for our Next Generation Leaders program! Our NGL program recognizes emerging scientific leaders and invites them into a supportive network. 🔗 Apply by March 31: alleninstitute.org/about/people/n…

We are excited to share that the outstanding genomics work done by @PengHeAtlas, IHG member, has been published in @Nature nature.com/articles/s4358…

15 years ago today, @UCSF opened the Ray & Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building on our Parnassus campus. Read coverage from our opening day: ucsf.edu/news/2011/02/1… See what we’re doing now: stemcell.ucsf.edu/2024-2025-ucsf… Photographs thanks to Susan Merrell and Cindy Chew.

‼️The @UCSF Broad Stem Cell Center & Department of #Surgery is recruiting faculty to help advance the future of Gene Editing. This position focuses on the Development of delivery tools for Gene Editing to enable cutting-edge gene therapies. Apply below👇aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05914

Tune in on Thursday! President Milliken joins @abc7kristensze (a @UCBerkeley alumna!) at the @cwclub to discuss his priorities for UC is this transformative time for higher ed. Watch virtually or join in person. RSVP required: bit.ly/4jyPNbo

1/ Our new study, led by @ding5066, examines the role of transcription factors during human neurogenesis to identify gene regulatory networks influencing cell fate, maturation, and subtype specification nature.com/articles/s4158…

Hear from CIRM's Shyam Patel at @Phacilitate Advanced Therapies Week on "Rethinking Capital – Alternative Funding Models for Biotech." Explore structured liquidity, royalty financing & more. Save 20% with code CIRM20: phacilitate.com/advanced-thera… #CIRM #BiotechFunding #ATW26

Nature research paper: Dissecting gene regulatory networks governing human cortical cell fate go.nature.com/3ZpqjUm

10 awesome UC discoveries from 2025: universityofcalifornia.edu/news/10-awesom…

Grateful to our entire team @UCSF for our department's amazing year! From personalized deep brain stimulation for chronic pain and Parkinson’s gait to new immunotherapy targets for brain tumors, check out the top stories of 2025: neurosurgery.ucsf.edu/news/year-in-r… #UCSFProud #YearInReview

New discovery highlight! @DJ_Laird Lab found that declining female fertility isn’t just about eggs — the whole ovarian environment (including nerve support cells called glia) plays a role. This opens exciting new avenues for fertility treatments bit.ly/UCdiscoveries