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UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· 5d

Introducing a brand-new series: Word of the Week! Dive into our inaugural post to learn how our cells harness the power of recycling to survive 📖♻️ Visit our glossary page: https://stemcell.ucla.edu/glossary #UCLAStemCell #StemCellResearch #Immunology #WordoftheWeek

Sticky note with 'Word of the Week' and 'Autophagy' handwritten, accompanied by a magnifying glass and a colorful recycle-themed illustration.

Definition of autophagy as the breakdown and recycling of unnecessary or dysfunctional cell components with phonetic spelling and a dictionary illustration.

Graphic showing Dr. Hilary Coller studying autophagy's role in wound healing at BSCRC with her photo and a lab flask icon.

Diagram showing the etymology of 'autophagy' from French 'autophagie', breaking down into Greek and Latin roots 'auto' meaning 'self' and Greek 'phagie' meaning 'to eat'.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· 9d

Researchers first, accidental artists second. Explore a palette inspired by the vivid microscopy images our stem cell scientists captured in the lab. 🔬🎨 #UCLAStemCell #Microscopy #ScienceAsArt

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· 12d

Virologist Melody Li's scientific career began when she watched the movie “Outbreak" as a kid. Today, she studies the immune system’s response to viral infections and spends her free time going on off-trail hiking adventures. 🦠⛰️ 🔗 https://ow.ly/ITPj50Zxfki

Portrait of Dr. Melody Li smiling, surrounded by text highlighting her microbiology Ph.D., role as an associate professor and virologist, and hobbies as a dancer and outdoor enthusiast.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· 13d

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️: The 23rd Annual Stem Cell Symposium is being held on February 5, 2027. Full speaker lineup and registration details coming soon! #UCLAStemCell

A promotional "Save the Date" graphic for the 2027 Annual Stem Cell Symposium. Two event photos appear alongside a calendar with the date encircled.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· 14d

A new UCLA study led by Dr. Melody Li finds that a lesser-known SARS-CoV-2 protein may help drive immune overactivation and weaken blood-vessel barriers in the heart — offering clues to severe #COVID19 and #LongCOVID symptoms. Read more: https://ow.ly/RkPz50ZwKfY

Dr. Melody Li, centered, gestures to a benchtop instrument while four masked researchers in blue lab coats watch closely. A stack of clear culture plates sits on the lab bench beside them.

Schematic comparing SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron responses in macrophages. Delta N–expressing and Omicron N–expressing macrophages undergo immunoprecipitation. The resulting protein complexes are analyzed by mass spectrometry, revealing variant-specific host factors.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· 16d

UCLA scientists are building "cell villages" to uncover the genetics of brain cell fitness: how readily cells divide and how well they survive. 🔗 https://ow.ly/pIGn50ZvYw7 #ResearchPowersProgress #StemCellResearch

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· 19d

Step into "Microscopic Marvels: The Art and Science of Stem Cell Research," on view at Powell Library UCLA Library through August 19. This captivating exhibit offers a visual journey into the extraordinary science at our center. https://ow.ly/IqPe50Zva1F #ResearchPowersProgress

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Three adults closely examining two vibrant microscopy images displayed on a wooden panel inside a well-lit room with bookshelves.

Group of people standing in front of Powell Library at UCLA.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· 21d

Watch a muscle fiber take shape. 🔬 This microscopic video captures a muscle cell fusing with a developing muscle fiber, with cell membranes visible in purple and yellow. The Rando Lab uses live-cell imaging to understand how cells coordinate muscle regeneration. Credit: Tamas Nagy/Rando Lab

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jul 9

UCLA’s Dr. Amy Vandiver received a $700K @bwfund.bsky.social award to study the biological drivers of human aging. “Aging is the biggest risk factor for many of the diseases we treat. We now need to move this knowledge towards actionable interventions.” Read more: ow.ly/pfzX50ZmbSL

UCLA's Dr. Amy Vandiver smiles for a photograph. She wears a white coat and sits before a solid blue background.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jul 9

Meet Yvonne Chen, PhD, who designs CAR-T therapies to make cancer treatment safer and more effective. She talks leading a lymphoma clinical trial, meeting a patient who benefitted from her work and how karaoke connects her to her grandparents. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aI3WzH #ResearchPowersProgress

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jul 3

ICYMI: UCLA's Lili Yang has received a $7.49M grant to develop an off-the-shelf CAR-NKT cell therapy for #MultipleSclerosis. Unlike current MS treatments, which manage symptoms over time, this approach is designed to target the disease at its source. ow.ly/luVo50ZhmOr

Dr. Lili Yang in a lab coat at UCLA's Broad Stem Cell Research Center, awarded $7.49M grant for MS immunotherapy.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jun 26

Have you had a chance to visit Microscopic Marvels yet? The exhibit provides a visual journey showcasing the extraordinary science happening right here at the BSCRC. We hope to see you there! On display on level 2 of Powell Library, in the Rotunda and Main Reading Room.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jun 24

Meet UCLA's Steven Jonas, the doctor building tiny tools for big science breakthroughs. 🔗 ow.ly/UORi50ZgH2o #ResearchPowersProgress

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UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jun 18

Mark your calendars for a special 90-minute Technology Spotlight I3T Seminar on Monday, June 22nd at 11:30am in room CHS 23-105. Lunch will be provided. For more information email I3T@mednet.ucla.edu or visit: https://medschool.ucla.edu/immunology

Flyer for the UCLA I3T Seminar Series 2025–26 Spatial Multiomics Seminar. The event features Mirko Corselli, PhD, Director of Global Market Development at Bruker Spatial Biology, and Chintan Parekh, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at City of Hope. The in-person “Technology Spotlight” seminar will be held Monday, June 22, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in CHS 23-105. The topic is “Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Spatial Multiomics,” with a focus on challenges and solutions in complex spatial data analysis. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jun 17

UCLA scientists led by Dr. Arjun Deb have found that a drug the team previously developed to help heart tissue repair itself after a heart attack could also help kidney tissue repair and regenerate. ➡️ tinyurl.com/36f7cd3f Image concept and design by Arjun Deb; artwork by Mumu studio.

Conceptual 3D illustration of miniature health care workers in lab coats placing large Y-shaped structures onto an oversized, damaged kidney sitting on cracked, dry ground - signaling kidney repair.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jun 16

Mesenchymal stem cells can be found in bone marrow, fat, umbilical cord tissue — and, emerging research suggests, menstrual fluid. These adult stem cells are studied for their ability to support tissue maintenance & repair. Explore our glossary: https://stemcell.ucla.edu/glossary

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UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jun 11

We're hiring a Science Communications Assistant! 🔬 If you're a UCLA undergrad who loves scientific storytelling and social media, this one's for you: stemcell.ucla.edu/careers

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Jun 5

Creatine, the organic acid that's popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, may supercharge immune cells that are key to fighting cancer, according to new UCLA research. 🔗 bit.ly/4e5hIxg 📷: Artistic rendering of a human dendritic cell. | Credit: Don Bliss & Sriram Subramaniam

Artistic 3D rendering of a human dendritic cell, shown as a roughly spherical mass of soft, ruffled membrane folds in muted rose and gray tones against a black background.

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· May 6

Meet Dr. Anthony Aldave, a corneal surgeon & #GeneTherapy pioneer working to restore sight for people with inherited corneal disorders. Learn about his path to ophthalmology, global surgical training work and after-hours life as a DJ: https://ow.ly/PTua50YVHig #UCLAStemCell #VisionScience

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Apr 23

For the first time, UCLA scientists @ltulab.bsky.social have mapped how #DownSyndrome reshapes the human brain before birth — uncovering surprising shifts in neuron development that may explain differences in brain size and cognition. Read more ➡️https://bit.ly/4ebcP7z #BrainDevelopment

Developing neocortex in Down syndrome. IT neurons are labeled in magenta and deep-layer neurons in green. IT and double-positive neurons are increased in DS at this stage. | Credit: de la Torre-Ubieta Lab

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Apr 16

About 1 in 3 Angelenos has fatty liver disease. UCLA scientists may have just found a new way to treat it by targeting dysfunctional immune cells dubbed "zombie cells." 🧟🧫 #ResearchPowersProgress 🔗 https://ow.ly/1gKx50YKAuB

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Apr 10

Ahead of #WorldParkinsonsDay 🧠, we’re highlighting the work of Dr. Avi Samelson, who seeks to uncover the mechanisms that drive protein aggregation — a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s. Learn more about his research: https://stemcell.ucla.edu/member-directory/avi-samelson-phd

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Apr 3

All 3 Langenhop kids were born with a rare, often-fatal immune disorder called LAD-I. After joining a UCLA #GeneTherapy trial, they're now "normal, happy kids" with functional immune systems. Their trial participation helped make last week’s FDA accelerated approval possible. 💙 bit.ly/4sUCztg

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Mar 31

How does the FDA-approved LAD-I gene therapy work? Doctors take the patient's OWN stem cells, add a healthy copy of the mutated gene, and return them. No donor needed. No transplant rejection risk. All 9 trial patients: restored immune systems. 🔗 lnkd.in/gDJzjgvx #GeneTherapy #StemCells

A photograph of UCLA's Dr. Donald Kohn wearing a blue shirt and tie with a white lab coat. There is a quote overwriting the image. The quote reads, "I saw a marked improvement across all patients in terms of restored immune function. Witnessing that these patients no longer battle life-threatening infections has been incredibly meaningful."
Attribution is:
Distinguished professor of microbiology,
immunology and molecular genetics
Dr. Donald Kohn

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Mar 27

The FDA granted accelerated approval for KRESLADI, a gene therapy for a rare pediatric immune disorder called LAD-I. Dr. Donald Kohn at UCLA has spent 30+ years developing therapies like this. All 9 trial patients have restored immune function. This is what science is for. 🔬 bit.ly/4uVBcfg

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Mar 25

Can you #GuessTheCells? Zoom in. Look closer. 🔬 This microscopy image shows a portion of an organ. Let us know in the comments what you think it is! 👇 📷: Kevin Shih/Pearl Quijada Lab

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Mar 23

Mark your calendars for Thurs., April 2 as @drshrutinaik.bsky.social of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai presents, "Mechanisms of Tissue Adaptation and Maladaptation” at 12pm in CHS 13-105. The seminar is open to all UCLA faculty, students and staff! 🐻 Register today: bit.ly/4rLfVC9

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Mar 3

Scenes from our 22nd Annual Stem Cell Symposium! 📸🧬🧫 See more photos from the day on our Flickr: lnkd.in/grCgteT3

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Feb 27

This is why rare disease research matters. 🧬 Ahead of #RareDiseaseDay, read how a blood stem cell gene therapy co-developed by UCLA's Dr. Donald B. Kohn restored immune function in 59 children born with ADA-SCID, including Eliana: bit.ly/4kVdxXC

UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center@uclastemcell· Feb 24

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 5 as @harvard.edu's Dr. Clifford Tabin presents, "The evolutionary changes in the timing of limb formation" at 12pm in CHS 13-105. The seminar is open to all UCLA faculty, students and staff! 🐻 Register today: bit.ly/4l3bTmX