ORGANOID & STEM CELL BIOLOGY
- Understanding developmental roles of stem cells, organoids, and 3D printing architectures of organs for sustainability in extreme environments must further be evaluated.
- DST is focused on neural tissues such as oligodendrocytes, RPE, and retinal/brain organoids.
- Advancing therapies from stem cell and organoid cultures will have profound impacts on society as well as deep space exploration.
iPSCs after single cell dissociation and 'Prime Editing' strategies - Grown by Dr. Chris Miller
iPSCs differentiated into Retinal Pigmented Epithelium after genomic edits - Day 80 - 20x Grown by Dr. Chris Miller
We're a team of Experts in human cell culture
Bioactive nanoparticles accelerating wounds
Creating retinal tissues in Deep Space is vital
Creating retinal tissues in Deep Space is vital
Scratch assay performed by Dr. Miller with adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs). 250K hASCs can be acquired from one gram of aspirated fat tissue in biopsy or liposuction procedures. Accelerated growth displayed versus the control.
Creating retinal tissues in Deep Space is vital
Creating retinal tissues in Deep Space is vital
Creating retinal tissues in Deep Space is vital
RPE monolayer at 4x - cells grown over 100 days.
This cell type uses phagocytosis to engulf rods and cones after damaged taken by UV. Understanding how this applies to astronauts is key for long-term presence in space.
Exploring Dynamic Therapies
Cannabinoid Therapy
Our cannabinoid approach aims to develop new drug therapies or understand better how the endocannabinoid pathway of the prefrontal cortex operates under varying conditions.
Gene Therapy
Our gene therapy approach aims to develop new drug therapies or even correct genetic defects by delivering therapeutic genes to the affected cells, potentially curing a wide range of inherited diseases.
Cell Therapy
Lenti viral therapies are of growing interst in CarT therapies. We aim to provide support to target and treat a range of diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, and more.
Regenerative Medicine
Our regenerative medicine solutions use stem cells and other advanced techniques to repair and replace damaged tissues, potentially providing advantages previously unavailable.
Bioengineering
Our bioengineering expertise enables us to create novel biomaterials, implants, and other medical devices, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.