Stem Cells

Imagine a World Free of Disease

Imagine a world without Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, a world in which those paralyzed with major spinal cord injuries might walk again.

UC Irvine stem cell specialists envision such a place and work hard every day to move us closer to one day making it a reality.

Our stem cell specialists include:

  • A stem cell pioneer whose innovative work serves as the basis for the world’s first embryonic stem cell-based clinical trial on humans
  • A renowned researcher who studies how to genetically transform stem cells into specific cells in the body, which could hasten breakthroughs in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
  • A team of scientists attempting to create patient-specific stem cells made from an individual’s DNA, which the human body appears to tolerate better than other stem cells. 

As a measure of UC Irvine’s excellence in the field, the university is currently building a new state-of-the-art stem cell research building that will serve as a hub for research in Southern California. 

Our stem cells specialists are among the best anywhere. With your help, they might succeed in dramatically improving treatments or even curing several devastating diseases that afflict millions.

Find out more about stem cell research at UC Irvine 

Resources

Shaping the Future Campaign

Stem Cells

Frank LaFerla, Mathew Blurton-Jones and colleagues found that neural stem cells could be a potential treatment for advanced Alzheimer's disease.

Stem Cells 2

UCI researchers used human embryonic stem cells to create these retinal progenitor cells, which later developed into a three-dimensional tissue sheet.