Mission and Goals

Mission
The objective of the Stem Cell Institute is to further our understanding of the potential of stem cells to improve human and animal health.

Goals
1. To build further basic research in genetics and genomics, developmental biology, cell biology, and physiology of stem cells and their differentiated progeny.

2. To translate basic research into novel therapies for genetic and degenerative disorders.

3. To apply new stem cell-based therapies in the clinic through already established clinical programs at the University of Minnesota.

4. To advance and disseminate knowledge concerning the biology and physiology of stem cells.

5. To foster and increase public knowledge and awareness of stem cells and their potential clinical applications.

6. To address ethical issues in stem cell biology and therapies.