UCSF Broad Stem Cell

In the current issue of @CellReports, researchers led by @danlimlab and @pylelab reveal the structure of the lncRNA Pnky, identifying regions critical for it to carry out its function as a regulator of neural stem cell differentiation: cell.com/cell-reports/f… @UCSFstemcell

The 5th edition of the @cshlmeetings conference on Development and Modeling of the Human Brain with #assembloids and #organoids will take place in December. We will have a spectacular group of speakers and a series of selected talks from trainees. Deadline in September. More below 👇

Congratulations to Corey Harwell, PhD, on receiving a Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award from the @McKnightFdn. His research explores how brain circuits develop and function, with implications for understanding neurodevelopmental disorders. #UCSFProud tiny.ucsf.edu/wu7qcH

Finding a #ClinicalTrial in California is now easier. CIRM’s new dashboard helps patients quickly search active cell and gene therapy trials at nine CIRM-funded Alpha Clinics across the state. Learn more: bit.ly/4ojqyfx

In a new @NatureNeuro study led by @UCSF neurosurgeon @EWinklerMDPhD, researchers profiled the cells in human aneurysms, identifying the changes that make a rupture more likely and new opportunities for therapeutic intervention: nature.com/articles/s4159… @mtlawton @BarrowNeuro

CIRM’s RAPID funding opportunity aims to speed development of platform-based genetic therapies for rare diseases. The RFA is available for view and the mandatory consultation period is open. Interested applicants must schedule a consultation. Learn more at bit.ly/3Ryyj4Z

Big news from UCSF! Mark Anderson, MD, PhD, director of the UCSF Diabetes Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in American science. A true pioneer in diabetes and autoimmune research. Congrats! ow.ly/fVC150Z6t7C

Excited to have the ISSCR 2027 Annual Meeting here in San Francisco! 🧬

@ScienceMagazine is recruiting an editor in Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (at the post-doctoral level) with broad interests in neuroscience, regenerative biology, and stem cells in medical or biomedical research. recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/Jo…

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…