Overview
Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine research focuses on harnessing the body’s ability to repair, replace, and regenerate damaged tissues and organs to heal itself. Our research aims to develop innovative therapies that restore function and improve outcomes for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
What We Study
Researchers within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine are performing cutting-edge research at the University of Washington’s Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), a research institute dedicated to innovation and discovery in the field of regenerative medicine. We explore how stem cells, biomaterials, and tissue engineering can be used to repair injury, reverse disease progression, and restore normal function in nearly every organ and system in the human body. Our research spans basic science, translational studies, and early-phase clinical trials.
Areas of Innovation
- Aging
- Biophysics
- Cardiovascular system
- Cell development and maturation
- Epigenetics
- Germline stem cells
- Hematopoietic stem cells
- Immunology
- Musculoskeletal system
- Neuromuscular system
- Stem cell organoids
- Tissue engineering
Our Approach
The ISCRM brings together leaders in biology, bioengineering, chemistry, neurology, orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, clinical medicine, and many other fields to drive innovation in regenerative therapies. This collaborative, interdisciplinary model supports bench-to-bedside research with real-world impact.
Goal
To turn fundamental discoveries in stem cell science into therapies for today’s patients.
