Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine

Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Type Research institution
Established 2009 (2009)
Parent institution
Department of Biotechnology, India
Director Satyajit Mayor
Academic staff
15
Location Bangalore, Karnataka, India
13°04′56″N 77°34′35″E / 13.08220°N 77.57627°E / 13.08220; 77.57627Coordinates: 13°04′56″N 77°34′35″E / 13.08220°N 77.57627°E / 13.08220; 77.57627
Campus Urban
Website instem.res.in

Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) is an autonomous research institute in Bangalore, dedicated to the study of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine research. inStem is funded by Department of Biotechnology and well-supported, with access to facilities at both National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP).[1] Together these three institutions serve as part of the Bangalore Bio-Cluster.[2] The institute is also the umbrella organization for three initiatives: inStem itself, the Center for Stem Cell Research (CSCR) located at CMC Vellore, and an Extramural Program in Stem Cell Research (EPiSTEM), a funding initiative for support of stem cell research nationwide.[3]

Research and Academics

  • Centre for Brain Development and Repair (CBDR)
  • Centre for Cardiovasular Biology and Disease (CCBD)
  • Centre for Chemical Biology and Therapeutics (CCBT)
  • Centre for Inflammation and Tissue Homeostasis (CITH)
  • Technologies for the Advancement of Science (TAS)
  • Programme on Adult Stem Cell Potency (SCP)

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