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Research Themes
An overview of the research themes within the Centre and the project work being carried out by our research groups.
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Research Platforms
Melbourne’s stem cell researchers have access to cutting edge research infrastructure across the Parkville Precinct.
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Centre Supported Research
Explore the research activities that are being supported by the Centre for Stem Cell Systems.
Interested in learning about stem cells, their applications in research and emerging technologies, and their impact on society?
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's largest biomedical research faculty. We employ more than 1500 academic staff, 4000 honorary staff and 1500 graduate researchers undertaking world class research across a wide range of health and social issues in a diverse range of research settings. Researchers are located at key sites across Victoria, with more conducting research around the world. These renowned experts from every field can be found in labs, hospitals, affiliated research institutes and all across the wider community.
Information and support tools for Faculty staff are available on the Faculty intranet.Stem cell research is an multidisciplinary field integrating developmental and cell biology, computational and systems biology, clinical medicine, engineering, sociology, philosophy and law. Students at the University of Melbourne can study stem cells, and gain research experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
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Undergraduate
The multidisciplinary nature of stem cells complements a diverse array of disciplines, electives, and majors. Stem cell specific subjects and research projects are available for undergraduate students.
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Honours and Graduate Research
The Centre for Stem Cell Systems provides students with a unique opportunity to integrate multiple disciplines and contribute to cutting edge research. Students will also gain exposure to the rapidly advancing ideas and technologies used to study stem cells.
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Bringing stem cells into the curriculum
Meet our stem cell teaching academics training the next generation of professionals at the University of Melbourne in the emerging and rapidly progressing fields of stem cell biology, gene editing, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
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Our Members
Find out more about our network of Researchers and explore students completing a Doctor of Philosophy as a member of the Centre for Stem Cell Systems
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Stories from the bench
Read about stem cell research being conducted by world-class scientists and scholars at the University of Melbourne, and its impact on you.
See our research groups and group heads
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Learn more about stem cells
Find out more about stem cells, their applications in research and emerging technologies, and their impact on society.
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Centre Newsletter
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for the latest newsand events happening in stem cells at the University of Melbourne and surrounding medical research institutes.
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Frontier of Medicine
Meet the scientists in our Centre network who use stem cells to advance our understanding of how the body develops and what happens during disease.
Welcome to the Centre for Stem Cell Systems
Maximising the visibility, understanding and translational impact of stem cell research and technologies across the University of Melbourne and surrounding medical research institutes.
Our Team
The Centre is managed by a small team at The University of Melbourne.
Network
With advancements in stem cell research and their increased use in the development of therapeutic technologies, an integrative approach to stem cells is essential. The University of Melbourne’s Centre for Stem Cell Systems is the nexus between many diverse groups across the University and affiliated institutions within the Parkville Biomedical precinct.