Overview
Birmingham University Stem Cell Centre (BUSCC) encompasses multidisciplinary fundamental and clinical research carried out by more than twenty groups. As a forum for interaction between researchers, BUSCC facilitates the development of collaborations and subsequent bids for grant support. BUSCC runs regular research seminars and workshops involving local, national and international participants. It also aims to act as a focus for informed discussion with academia, industry and the public on scientific, technological and social issues arising out of the burgeoning field of stem cell science and regenerative medicine. Two major research themes are being developed in BUSCC and are areas for future growth:
- Regulation and Dysregulation of Stem Cells
- Stem Cells in Tissue Damage, Repair and Regeneration
Research within BUSCC covers additional areas ranging from neural stem cells, skeletal muscle stem cells, tooth stem cells and germ cells derived from embryonic stem cells to studies on 3D materials for tissue engineering.
Complementing these research efforts, the Centre also includes a number of members of the School of Social Sciences who help to provide a broad perspective on social and ethical issues associated with stem cell research.
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