Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine
Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) is an autonomous research institute in Bangalore, dedicated to the study of stem cell science 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]
| Type | Research institution |
|---|---|
| Established | 2009 |
Parent institution | Department of Biotechnology, India |
| Director | Apurva Sarin |
Academic staff | 15 |
| Location | , , 13.08220°N 77.57627°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | instem.res.in |
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Research and academics
- Centre for Brain Development and Repair (CBDR)
- Centre for Cardiovascular 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)