Discovering the inner workings of stem cells, engineering treatments using genome editing tools, and healing patients by developing life-saving therapies.
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ALT A graphic that features the title "Stem Cells: A Quick Explainer" against a black-and-white microscopy photo of cells.
ALT A graphic that explains that stem cells act as the building blocks of living organisms and are defined by two key characteristics: they can divide indefinitely, and they can develop into more specialized cells. An image of a lab petri dish set is featured in the background.
ALT A graphic explaining that stem cells are used to study human development, model diseases, test new drugs and develop cell replacement therapies. An image of a laboratory worker at a lab hood is featured in the background.
ALT Background image of a scientist in a lab with text: Research Bond Update A message from UC President James B. Milliken
ALT Blue background with text: "The University of California’s research enterprise improves lives, creates opportunity, and drives innovation and economic growth across our state and the entire nation. We are grateful to Gov. Newsom, Sen. Wiener, members of the legislature, and our partners at UAW for their leadership and collaboration on this issue. I also want to thank the thousands of UC faculty, staff, students, researchers, alumni, and supporters who made their voices heard and helped us achieve this important milestone." James B. Milliken, President, University of California
ALT Freeman Hrabowski Scholar Kamena Kostova, wearing a white lab coat and blue nitrile gloves, examines a shelf of stacked aquatic animal housing tanks in a research facility. The tanks are connected by blue tubing and fitted with yellow labels. She smiles and looks upward toward the upper shelves while handling one of the tank lids. Credit Steve Puppe / AP Images for HHMI
