A nuclear transfer being carried out on several embryonic stem cells for cloning

Centre for Stem Cell Biology

We are a centre of excellence for pioneering stem cell research, undertaking fundamental and applied research on the biology of pluripotent stem cells with the aim to develop cell therapies for regenerative medicine.

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About the Centre for Stem Cell Biology 
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Research and principle investigators 
PhD students.

Postgraduate study

In conjunction with the Department of Biomedical Science, we offer postgraduate study opportunities to students from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.

Study with us

Biomedical students in the lab

Training opportunities

We run a dynamic programme of training for stem cell biologists, as well as offering a visiting scientist programme for short and medium-term visits.

What we offer

Sponsors and partnerships

The Centre for Stem Cell Biology has a number of generous sponsors and partners that we collaborate with in many projects, please see below and click the individual names for more information.

Our sponsors

Stem cell FAQs

We run a dynamic programme of training for stem cell biologists, as well as offering a visiting scientist programme for short and medium-term visits.

What we offer

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If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the Centre for Stem Cell Biology, please feel free to contact us.

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News

Rinri Therapeutics logo
21 May 2019

Spin-out company secures £1.4 million to develop hearing loss treatment

A company based on pioneering stem cell research at the University of Sheffield has secured £1.4 million in venture capital funding to develop treatments for deafness.
Example of a cluster of peripheral nervous system neurons
Example of a cluster of peripheral nervous system neurons generated from hPSCs in vitro. The neuronal projections are shown in green whereas individual cell nuclei are marked by blue.
31 January 2019

Connecting Neural Networks: Nervous-System-on-Chip Technology

The groups of Anestis Tsakiridis and Peter Andrews (Centre for Stem Cell Biology, Biomedical Science Department) are part of a network of seven partner universities that have been awarded an EU grant of almost €7 million.
Neurons
21 August 2018

New study discovers how cells vital for organ function arise during early human embryonic development

A new study from scientists at the University of Sheffield has discovered how vital neurons and cells that control the function of crucial organs develop in the womb.