Reproducible, miniature 3D models of human brain tissue open up new frontiers in neuroscience

Boston-area stem cell scientists convene to discuss regulation, future research directions, career paths

The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) convened for its 14th annual retreat on May 21st at Harvard Medical School in the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center. The event was a mix of presentations and panels, with poster sessions and topic tables in the New Research Building’s sunny atrium and courtyard.

Program Highlights

Around 300 HSCI scientists welcomed keynote speaker...

Harvard-led research boosts the yield of insulin-producing cells for diabetes therapy

The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) was launched in 2004 with the express goal of pursuing the promise of stem cell science. In April 2019 we celebrate our 15th anniversary, and reflect on how far we have come.

Collaboration across Harvard

Our founding document listed 28 participating Harvard faculty, including co-founders Doug Melton and David Scadden. By May 2004 that list had expanded to 39 faculty, and in 2005 the number had almost doubled.

Since then, HSCI has grown to ...