Our Science Initiatives
At the forefront of biomedical innovation, our stem cell research spans three key areas:
Disease Research:
We investigate how diseases develop at the cellular level, using stem cells to model conditions, explore disease mechanisms, and develop new therapies.
Developmental Biology:
By studying how stem cells contribute to human development, we gain critical insights into the processes that guide cell growth and differentiation.
Regenerative Medicine:
Harnessing the power of stem cells, we aim to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs—paving the way for transformative treatments.
Brian Aguado, PhD
Assistant Professor, Bioengineering
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.
Elsy Buitrago-Delgado, PhD
Assistant Professor, Medicine
We study early mammalian embryogenesis and seek to understand how cells make developmental decisions and lose stem cell capacity over time. Our goal is to discover new principles in developmental biology that will help us understand why embryos fail to implant.
