Granzyme B in skin inflammation and disease
Turner CT, Lim D, Granville DJ. Matrix Biol. 2017 Dec 14. pii: S0945-053X(17)30335-9. Review. View Abstract
Recombinant Decorin Fusion Protein Attenuates Murine Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation and Rupture
Shen, Y., et al., Granville, D. Nature Scientific Reports. 2017 Nov. 7:15857, DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-16194-8. View Paper
3-D Bioprinting of Neural Tissue for Applications in Cell Therapy and Drug Screening
Thomas M, Willerth SM. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2017 Nov 17;5:69. View Paper
Announcing the Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering at UBC!
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering program has received BC Ministry Approval! Read more about this exciting new program here!
Stem cells used in quest for new heart medications
By targeting your own specific stem cells, researchers aim to provide tailored treatments for individual atrial fibrillation patients. Dr. Zachary Laksman and his team have grown heart cells that can mimic abnormal heart rhythms. Hear more about this incredible research here.
Tenure Track Faculty Position in Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology Announced!
The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology has announced a tenure-track faculty position in regenerative medicine and cell biology! A tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level is available for a researcher who uses [...]
Modeling the behavior of human induced pluripotent stem cells seeded on melt electrospun scaffolds
Hall ME, Mohtaram NK, Willerth SM, Edwards R. J Biol Eng. 2017 Oct 23;11:38. View Article
BCREGMED Fall 2017 Newsletter now available!
Check out the Fall 2017 Newsletter here!
BCREGMED Steering Committee Member Dr. Stephanie Willerth wins BCIC Ignite Award
Read more about the awards, and Stephanie's big win here!
Job Posting: Assistant Professorship in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
The Keck School of Medicine of USC has posted an Assistant Professorship position in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine! The Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative MedicineA is recruiting candidates exploring stem cells, development and regenerative processes through tissue engineering, modeling, and [...]
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Assistant/Associate Professor Position Open
The School of Biomedical Engineering at The University of British Columbia invites applications for two positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure or tenure track. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. Job information [...]
Lentiviral Fluorescent Genetic Barcoding for Multiplex Fate Tracking of Leukemic Cells
Maetzig T, Ruschmann J, Sanchez Milde L, Lai CK, von Krosigk N, Humphries RK. Mol Ther Methods Clin Dev. 2017 Jun 1;6:54-65. View Paper
Myelin regulatory factor drives remyelination in multiple sclerosis
Duncan GJ, Plemel JR, Assinck P, Manesh SB, Muir FGW, Hirata R, Berson M, Liu J, Wegner M, Emery B, Moore GRW, Tetzlaff W.A Acta Neuropathol. 2017 Jun 19. doi: 10.1007/s00401-017-1741-7.A View Paper
Minister of Science announces half a billion dollars in support for fundamental research through NSERC
"When Canadaa s scientists and engineers have the opportunity to succeed, theya re able to make the discoveries that lead to ground-breaking innovations, sustainable economic growth and a stronger middle class. The hard work of these researchers also helps new generations of students master [...]
Myelinogenic Plasticity of Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells following Spinal Cord Contusion Injury
Assinck P, Duncan GJ, Plemel JR, Lee MJ, Stratton JA, Manesh SB, Liu J, Ramer LM, Kang SH, Bergles DE, Biernaskie J, Tetzlaff W. J Neurosci. 2017 Sep 6;37(36):8635-8654.A View Paper
A stepwise model of Reaction-Diffusion and Positional-Information governs self-organized human peri-gastrulation-like patterning
Tewary M, Ostblom J, Prochazka L, Zulueta-Coarasa T, Shakiba N, Fernandez-Gonzalez R, Zandstra PW.A A Development. 2017 doi: 10.1242/dev.149658. [Epub ahead of print] View Paper
Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine: What does the Future Hold?
New Graduate Course offered at UBC in Jan 2018!
Loss of Apela Peptide in Mice Causes Low Penetrance Embryonic Lethality and Defects in Early Mesodermal Derivatives
Freyer L, Hsu CW, Nowotschin S, Pauli A, Ishida J, Kuba K, Fukamizu A, Schier AF, Hoodless PA, Dickinson ME, Hadjantonakis AK. Cell Rep. 2017 Aug 29;20(9):2116-2130. View Paper
Isolation, Culture, and Differentiation of Fibro/Adipogenic Progenitors (FAPs) from Skeletal Muscle
Judson RN, Low M, Eisner C, Rossi FM. Methods Mol Biol. 2017;1668:93-103.A View Paper
Signals To Clear Up Uncertainties Pertaining To Will My Ex lover Want By myself Back
It is a common sight these days, exactly where youngsters as well as the elders, are looking for partners, over the internet, via the dating websites. These dating websites are indeed free and you do not need to pay charges, to enroll for just [...]
Repeatability of a Dislocation Spinal Cord Injury Model in a Rat – A High-Speed Biomechanical Analysis
Mattucci S, Liu J, Fijal P, Tetzlaff W, Oxland TR. J Biomech Eng. 2017 Oct 1;139(10). View Paper
Mechanically stable fibrin scaffolds induce neurite outgrowth and promote viability of neural aggregates derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells
Robinson, M., Douglas, S., andA Willerth, S.M.A A Scientific Reports. 2017. View Paper
Stephanie Willerth recognized as a Woman of Innovation at Conference of Metallurgists in August 2017!
Dr. Stephanie Willerth is being recognized asA a Woman of Innovation at the COM2017 meeting held in August 2017 in Vancouver! She will alsoA be featured on the associated panel at the conference! Congratulations Dr. Willerth! Read about the conference here!
Engineering neural tissue using stem cells
We are so excited to announce that our own Steering Committee Member Dr.A Stephanie Willerth's book came out on July 24th 2017! A Check out all of the detailsA here!
Engineering neural tissue using stem cells
Dr. Willerth's book came out on July 24th! Check it out here!
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