By Tove Smeds - published 22 December 2022 Dopamine-producing neurons that researchers from Lund University have grown in the laboratory from human embryonic stem cells. Photo: Agnete Kirkeby. At the end of October 2022, the Swedish Medical Products Agency gave the go-ahead for a clinical trial of the stem cell-based therapy STEM-PD for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The cells, generated fr

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/nerve-cells-could-transform-treatment-parkinsons - 2025-04-29

By Tove Smeds - published 22 December 2022 Dolly the sheep determined Filipe Pereira’s future career. The choice was between becoming an architect or a scientist, when one of the world’s most extreme examples of cellular programming sparked his curiosity about the human body. Photo: Johan Persson. By reprogramming tumour cells to become the body’s defenders, Filipe Pereira and his colleagues hope

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/reprogramming-cancer-cells-immune-defenders - 2025-04-29

At the Lund Stem Cell Center, our leaders are distinguished scientists, clinicians, and educators, who bring together their diverse expertise to drive groundbreaking research and education initiatives. With their guidance and support, the Center is well-positioned to continue advancing stem cell research to make stem cell-based therapies a reality. Our Management Team Get to know the team leading

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Consiglio Group Our ResearchThe Consiglio Lab investigates how biological sex impacts human immunity using systems immunology approaches. Generally, females mount more robust immune responses than males, resulting in lower severity of infections, decreased frequency of cancer, but increased prevalence of autoimmunity. Yet, we do not fully understand the precise mechanisms that underlie such sex di

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Hansson Group Our ResearchThe broad interest of our group lies in understanding the molecular differences between fetal and adult hematopoiesis. Proteins are the machinery of the cell, responsible for executing the functions essential for cells to operate, survive, differentiate and divide. Increasing evidence emphasises that a substantial variance of protein expression is conveyed at the levels o

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Magnusson Group Our ResearchThe main aim of our research is to develop stem cell based therapies for blood and pulmonary disorders. Cancer stem cells (CSC) – which are resistance to conventional therapies – share the normal stem cells capacity of self-renewal. Therefore, it is crucial to define the regulators of self-renewal in normal stem cells and CSC in order to design new treatments that speci

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/research-groups/magnusson - 2025-04-29

Thank you for your interest in our online course (third cycle) in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine: The Past, the Present and the Future, which is designed for a graduate students and postdocs within the life science field, world-wide. To register your expression of interest in joining the course this fall, please sign up using the following interest form (registration is not binding).

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Diversity leads to better science. Different perspectives and approaches promote discussion, sparking the creativity and innovation needed to generate the discoveries of tomorrow. At Lund Stem Cell Center (SCC), we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital for promoting scientific progress and forming the foundation of a flourishing and supportive academic research environment. We re

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Parmar Group Our ResearchMy group works with translational stem cell biology. The focus of my research is to understand cell fate specification in the developing brain and in human neural progenitor cells using cell-based models of neuronal differentiation. Our current focus is to learn how to direct and efficiently drive controlled differentiation of human stem cells into subtype-specific neurons

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Currently Under Development Welcome to the Lund Stem Cell Center Pre-GMP Facility, a dedicated support center for developers of Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs) at Lund University. About ATMPs in Lund:ATMPs, defined by the European Medicine Agency (EMA) as "medicines based on genes, tissues, or cells for human use," open new frontiers in medical research, offering new solutions for

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/core-facilities/pre-gmp - 2025-04-29

Järås Group Our ResearchAcute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a fatal disorder of the blood-forming bone marrow cells. The cellular origin of AML is thought to be a normal hematopoietic stem cell that through a series of genetic lesions gives rise to cells with leukemia-initiating capacity, also termed leukemia stem cells (LSCs), which propagate into frank AML. The major goals of our research is to iden

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/research-groups/jaras - 2025-04-29

Shaping the future of stem cell science At Lund Stem Cell Center, we inspire and empower the next generation of scientists through comprehensive training, mentorship, and impactful outreach. Research School in Stem Cell Biology The Research School provides comprehensive training and professional development activities, each of which is designed to prepare students and junior researchers for career

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Creating an open, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming research environment for all Lund Stem Cell Center members The DEI Committee at Lund Stem Cell Center was formed in 2020, spearheaded by Professor Malin Parmar. In 2022, the committee expanded to include a range of members from a diverse set of roles, backgrounds, and research disciplines. Meet our DEI Committee Members: Nicholas Leigh , Princi

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/DEI/dei-committee - 2025-04-29

The Next Gen Seminar Series offers a platform for students and postdoctoral researchers at Lund Stem Cell Center to showcase their research, receive valuable peer feedback, and build connections across diverse fields. About the Seminars:This internal seminar series is a forum for high-level scientific discussions about the research performed at the Center. The aim is to allow students and post-doc

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/education/research-school-stem-cell-biology/program-overview/next-gen-seminars - 2025-04-29

Together with the Bioinformatics Core Facility, the Research School in Stem Cell Biology is excited to offer a new opportunity for students to develop their skills in R programming! Our Basic Course in R is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in this flexible and approachable language that is widely used in research and can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Throughout th

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/education/research-school-stem-cell-biology/program-overview/courses-and-workshops/basic-course-r-programming - 2025-04-29

Welcome to our interview series, "In Their Own Words: Interviews with Recent PhD Graduates." Here, you will find a collection of insightful interviews with PhD graduates from various fields within stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, each sharing their personal experiences and perspectives on their academic journey. From the challenges of conducting research to the joys of discovery, these

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At the Cell and Gene Therapy Core Facility, we host a range of courses and seminars designed to provide valuable insights, hands-on training, and networking opportunities for researchers, students, and professionals interested in the latest developments in this exciting field. CoursesHandling, maintenance and understanding of human pluripotent stem cellsThe aim of this 5-day course is to get a bet

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/cellandgene/cagt-courses-seminars - 2025-04-29

Are you new to working with human pluripotent stem cells? We will teach you how! We offer a new course containing substantial hand-on practice in the cell lab as well as seminars covering topics such as history, growth, quality controls and how they can be used in research and the clinic. The aim of this 5-day course is to get a better theoretical and practical understanding of the pluripotent ste

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Pereira group Our ResearchThe focus of our laboratory is to understand the molecular determinants underlying cell reprogramming and hematopoietic specification. In humans, the multiple differentiated cell states are normally stable and inherited through cell division. Under certain conditions, cell fate can, however, be modified or reversed. Cell reprogramming can be achieved experimentally in dif

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Advancing the frontiers of stem cell science with innovative ideas, diverse perspectives, and sustainable practices At Lund Stem Cell Center, we are committed to advancing stem cell science while keeping our planet and future generations in mind. Integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of our center is not only about reducing our environmental impact. It is also about doing our part as

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/sustainable_development - 2025-04-29