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Faculty Science

Stem Cell Research Focus Areas include:

  • Disease Research 

    • Understanding disease mechanisms​

    • Generate specific cell types to treat conditions or test new drugs

  • Developmental Biology​

    • Understand the fundamental processes of human development​

  • Regenerative Medicine​

    • Using stem cells to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs​

baguado@ucsd.edu

Brian Aguado, PhD

Assistant Professor, Bioengineering

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We seek to use precision biomaterials as tools to determine sex-specific mechanisms of cardiovascular disease progression at multiple length scales. We are also interested in characterizing sex-specific biology associated with cancer metastasis, stem cell biology, and inflammation.

eahrens@ucsd.edu

Eric Ahrens, PhD

Professor, Radiology

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malperin@ucsd.edu

Marianna Alperin, MD

Professor, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

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We use a multi-prong approach to study the impact of pregnancy, birth injury, and aging on the structure, function, plasticity , and regenerative potential of the female pelvic soft tissues.

dcheresh@ucsd.edu

David Cheresh, PhD.

Distirguished Professor, Pathology

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Our research focuses on the overarching theme of how cell surface receptors mediate an invasive phenotype by promoting adaptations that support survival in the face of stress.

kchristman@ucsd.edu

Karen Christman, PhD

Professor, Bioengineering

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Our lab's goal is to develop minimally invasive, biomaterials based therapies for myocardial infarction, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease.

hcookanderson@ucsd.edu

Heidi Cook-Anderson

Assistant Professor, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences

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Our lab is working to understand the gene regulatory mechanisms that orchestrate early developmental events.

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