HSCI researchers identify mechanism for regenerating hair follicle stem cells

HSCI researchers develop a more accurate model of human skin with fat, nerves, and hair

Award amount

$50,000 per project per year for one year

Posted Date

Monday, February 10, 2020 | Updated March 23, 2020

Deadline for application

Friday, May 1, 2020

Anticipated award date

Tuesday, September 1, 2020* (*disbursement of funds may be delayed by COVID-19-related disruptions)

The mission of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute is to find cures for human diseases. Through collaborative research in the fields of stem cell and regenerative biology, we seek to:

A stem cell therapy for cornea regeneration reaches the clinical-trial stage

By Jessica Lau

As the eye’s outer layer of protection, the cornea needs to constantly regenerate to maintain a clear surface. Losing the cornea-regenerating stem cells leads to cloudiness —...