Overview
The mission of the UCSB Center in Stem Cell Biology and Engineering is to foster an interdisciplinary program of stem cell research and teaching in the emerging field of regenerative medicine.
Center for Stem Cell Biology and Engineering at UC Santa Barbara
Research
Three general areas of stem cell research are being investigated: Molecular Mechanisms, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, and Regenerative Medicine. Combining these approaches, researchers are able to investigate targeted diseases in a multidisciplinary fashion.
Training
A grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine was awarded to UCSB to develop a graduate and postdoctoral training program in stem cell research.
Facilities
A shared laboratory has been established free of federal funding to allow research on all stem cell lines.
Recent News
- Scientists find way to fast-track production of stem cells that show promise in treating AMD
- UC Santa Barbara Scientist Identifies Protein Molecule Used to Maintain Adult Stem Cells in Fruit Flies
- UCSB Ranked No. 2 in the World in Leiden Ranking of Top 500 Universities
- Co-Director Thomson Receives McEwen Award for Innovation
- Co-Director Clegg a Winner in NIH Competition for Audacious Ideas in Vision Research
- Ion Torrent at the Cutting Edge
Garland Initiative for Vision: Amgen founder Bill Bowes gives $5 million to develop stem cell therapy for ocular disease
Amgen founder Bill Bowes gives $5 million to develop stem cell therapy for ocular disease; donation launches EMBODI, new biomedical initiative
By growing new retinal cells to replace those that have malfunctioned, scientists hope to one day create and fuse entire layers of fresh cells –– a synthetic patch akin to a contact lens –– as a treatment for age-related macular degeneration, the top cause of visual impairment among people over 60.