With representation from over 55 UCLA departments, our center comprises more than 250 faculty members united by their dedication to advancing stem cell research and its clinical applications.
Built on the belief that interdisciplinary collaboration is vital to achieving breakthroughs in stem cell research, our center connects teams of experts, each contributing their distinct knowledge to address the most significant challenges in medicine from diverse perspectives.
Eligibility
BSCRC membership is open to UCLA faculty who have a significant interest in stem cells or regenerative medicine and can actively contribute to the center's mission.
Faculty must have academic appointments in the Regular, In-Residence, Adjunct, or Clinical Instructor series at UCLA. Exceptions to this policy may be considered and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Apply to Become a Member
If you are interested in becoming a BSCRC member, please complete and submit our membership application form.
Applications are reviewed regularly; status updates will be provided via email.
Benefits of Membership
- Participation in a multidisciplinary community of collaborators
- Eligibility to apply for our intramural awards
- Priority access to our research cores and clinical translation infrastructure
- Assistance with extramural grant applications
- Ability to host trainees including undergraduates, pre-docs, post-docs and clinical fellows through our CIRM-funded training programs
- Support from our communications team including publicizing important research findings, working with the media and guidance on social media
- Fundraising support from our development team
- Receive center updates about upcoming talks and symposia, funding opportunities, core facilities, CIRM initiatives and grants and key advances in the fields of regenerative medicine and stem cell research
To learn more about member resources and center contacts, visit our For Members page.
Expectations of Members
- Active participation in programmatic and center-wide activities
- Engagement in center initiatives including participation on committees and other forms of service
- Acknowledgement of center support in publications and other public forums
- Timely responses to center requests including reports, publication updates and other information as requested
- Partnership in communications and outreach initiatives, including media requests, photo and video shoots, social media initiatives and other community engagement activities