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@uclastemcell.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 4:30 PM

To celebrate #StemCellAwarenessDay, we've put together a quick explainer on stem cells: what they are and why they matter! 🧪
#UCLAStemCell #ResearchPowersProgress #StemCellResearch

A graphic that features the title "Stem Cells: A Quick Explainer" against a black-and-white microscopy photo of cells.

A graphic that explains that stem cells act as the building blocks of living organisms and are defined by two key characteristics: they can divide indefinitely, and they can develop into more specialized cells. An image of a lab petri dish set is featured in the background.

A graphic that explains that stem cells play an important role in the maintenance of organs and tissues. The background is an image of a researcher using a microscope.

A graphic explaining that stem cells are used to study human development, model diseases, test new drugs and develop cell replacement therapies. An image of a laboratory worker at a lab hood is featured in the background.

@uclastemcell.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 7:50 PM

Time travel for cells? Almost. 🧬⏪ iPSC technology lets researchers reprogram adult cells back to an undifferentiated state, so they can become nearly any cell type.
Visit our glossary page at stemcell.ucla.edu/glossary to learn more!
#UCLAStemCell #StemCellResearch #WordoftheWeek #Reprogramming

Graphic with the titles 'Word of the Week' and 'iPSC.' Includes a magnifying glass, a drawing of a petri dish with cells, and the phrase 'Cell differentiation!' The website stemcell.ucla.edu appears on the side.

Definition card for the word 'iPSC,' which stands for 'Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell'. Text reads: 'Adult cells — typically skin or blood — that have been reprogrammed in the lab to behave like stem cells. This gives them the potential to become any cell type found in the major tissues of the body.' Includes an illustration of a dictionary.

Relevance card explaining that Dr. Amander Clark at the BSCRC is using iPSCs to model the development of human reproductive cells and to better understand the mechanisms behind infertility. Includes a photo of Dr. Amander Clark, as well as illustrations of cells and laboratory glassware.

Diagram explaining that the term pluripotent comes from the Latin word for 'many' and the Latin word for 'powerful'.

@uclastemcell.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 8:25 PM

UCLA scientist Anthony Azzun discusses how he’s using regulatory T cells – which act as brakes for the immune system – to combat autoimmune diseases. #ResearchPowersProgress #StemCellResearch #UCLAStemCell #Immunology #AutoimmuneDisease

@uclastemcell.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 5:50 PM

Stem cell research, but make it ✨artistic✨.

📷 credit:
1: Timothy Archibald / UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center
2-5: Ann Johansson / UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center

#UCLAStemCell #StemCellResearch #ScienceIsArt

An image of a female researcher working inside a laboratory. She is wearing a white coat and is working with a glass bottle. An artistic, color-blend effect is placed behind her.

An image of a bowl filled with multi-colored plastic test tubes. An artistic, color-swirl effect surrounds the bowl.

An image of a male researcher working inside a laboratory. They are examining a large ice box. An artistic, color-blend effect is placed behind them.

An image of a researcher's hands holding flasks filled with orange liquid. An artistic, orange-and-blue swirl effect connects the two flasks.

@uclastemcell.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 6:01 PM

Check your mail — the BSCRC has sent you some postcards!📮🖼️

📷 credit:
1: Milo Mitchell/UCLA Health
2-5: Elena Zhukova/UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center

#UCLAStemCell #StemCellResearch #RegenerativeMedicine #ResearchPowersProgress #Postcards

A graphic design postcard featuring an image of three researchers wearing personal protective equipment inside a UCLA lab. Postage stamps are overlaid in the top right corner.

A graphic design postcard featuring a researcher using a microscope and analyzing computer data. Postage stamps are overlaid in the top right corner.

A graphic design postcard featuring an image of a researcher operating lab machinery. Postage stamps are overlaid in the top right corner.

A graphic design postcard featuring an image of lab researchers working with a pipette at a lab hood. Postage stamps are overlaid in the top right corner.

@uclastemcell.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 8:18 PM

More fun facts about our 2026-2027 BSCRC trainees! Meet Lauren🐶, Rachel📷, Derek⚔️, Antoni✈️, and Miranda♟.

#UCLAStemCell #StemCellResearch #ResearchPowersProgress #FunFacts #NarratorTrend

@uclastemcell.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM

The human immune system is comprised of a network of cells that work together to keep the body healthy. But what if there was a way to harness and bolster this defense system to fight diseases like cancer? Enter: immunotherapy. 🔬
#UCLAStemCell #StemCellResearch #WordOfTheWeek #CancerResearch

Graphic with the titles 'Word of the Week' and 'Immunotherapy.' Includes a magnifying glass, a drawing of DNA strands, and the phrase 'Fighting cancer!' The website stemcell.ucla.edu appears on the side.

Definition card for the word 'immunotherapy' with pronunciation. Text reads: 'A type of treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer, infections and other diseases.' Includes an illustration of a dictionary.

Relevance card explaining that Dr. Lili Yang from the BSCRC is developing affordable cancer immunotherapies by exploring ways to produce large numbers of immune cells. Includes a photo of Dr. Lili Yang, and illustrations of immune cells and antibodies.

Diagram explaining the etymology of 'immunotherapy' with 'immuno' meaning 'relating to immunology' from English, and 'therapy' meaning 'treatment' from Latin.

@uclastemcell.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 9:08 PM

UCLA scientist Patricia Nano explains how brain organoids — or 3D mini brains — can yield new insights into human brain development and tumor formation.

#ResearchPowersProgress #StemCellResearch #UCLAStemCell #Neuroscience #Organoid