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Call it Mighty Mouse: Breakthrough leaps Alzheimer’s research hurdle

Call it Mighty Mouse: Breakthrough leaps Alzheimer’s research hurdle
UCI-led study reveals crucial mechanisms contributing to the disease
July 31, 2019
UCI team pioneers cancer treatment that targets bone metastases while sparing bone

UCI team pioneers cancer treatment that targets bone metastases while sparing bone
New, safer approach using engineered stem cells could reduce need for chemotherapy
July 8, 2019
Nanotechnology treatment shows promise against multiple sclerosis

Nanotechnology treatment shows promise against multiple sclerosis
UCI-led stem cell study sets stage for human testing
June 5, 2019
Leslie Thompson gets $6 million CIRM grant to advance Huntington’s disease treatments

Leslie Thompson gets $6 million CIRM grant to advance Huntington’s disease treatments
January 30, 2019
UCI to mark Stem Cell Awareness Day with Oct. 30 lab tour, lecture

UCI to mark Stem Cell Awareness Day with Oct. 30 lab tour, lecture
Talk will address intersection of politics and science, need to renew research funding
October 18, 2018
Healing from within

Healing from within
UCI stem cell researcher confronts science denialism, deceptive clinics and dwindling funding
May 14, 2018
Wound warriors

Wound warriors
UCI alumni, doctor engineer potential stem cell treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
January 22, 2018
Stem cell researchers receive $1.6 million from CIRM for spinal cord injury studies

Stem cell researchers receive $1.6 million from CIRM for spinal cord injury studies
December 22, 2017
UCI stem cell therapy attacks cancer by targeting unique tissue stiffness

UCI stem cell therapy attacks cancer by targeting unique tissue stiffness
Study shows success in stamping out deadly metastatic cells
July 26, 2017
Stem cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa found safe, well-tolerated in first-stage clinical trial

Stem cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa found safe, well-tolerated in first-stage clinical trial
July 15, 2016