Our Mission

The Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) is committed to the ethical pursuit of basic research to unleash the enormous potential of stem cells and thereby develop therapies that improve patient health worldwide.

The Institute, founded in March 2006, consists of a world-class team of over 130 faculty conducting basic research on stem and progenitor cells. The Institute is linked by the shared commitment of the faculty to leverage this research to develop improved therapies, and cures, for patients.
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Research Highlights

Embryonic stem cells shift metabolism in a cancer-like way upon implanting in uterus

Shortly after a mouse embryo starts to form, some of its stem cells undergo a dramatic metabolic shift to enter the next stage of development, Seattle researchers reported last week. These stem cells start using and producing energy like cancer cells.
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In The News

ISCRM's Chuck Murry and his team are featured in this video about heart regeneration.