The Walsh lab studies the development of the human cerebral cortex, from undifferentiated stem cells to mature neurons. Studies of families with genetic disorders of human brain development have allowed us to identify of dozens of genes essential for...
The Orkin laboratory has been involved in the study of blood disorders for more than 4 decades. Research of the group has examined the development and function of the blood system, the relationship between cancer and stem cells, and the mechanisms...
Stem cells have the dual potential to self-renew and give rise to mature cells. They play key roles in development, during tissue homeostasis and following...