Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Synergizing, integrating, and accelerating regenerative medicine.

Regenerative medicine holds incredible potential for transforming health care and improving the lives of countless individuals. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IRM) are at the forefront of this exciting field, working diligently to turn groundbreaking ideas into reality. From growing heart and brain tissues in a dish to reversing memory loss to repairing cells that cause developmental disorders or cancers, the possibilities are vast. Our scientists are committed to harnessing the power of regenerative medicine to improve longevity, enhance quality of life, and provide cures for a wide range of diseases. With each passing day, the Institute for Regenerative Medicine moves closer to unlocking the limitless potential of future therapies, bringing hope to millions of people around the world.

Acting as the umbrella for several research entities, IRM coordinates research and training across the Black Family Stem Cell Institute, Alper Center for Neural Development and Regeneration, Center for Advancement of Blood Cancer Therapies, and Center for Epithelial and Airway Biology and Regeneration. The Institute for Regenerative Medicine provides a collaborative, welcoming, and diverse environment that promotes interdisciplinary interactions, a forum for communicating exciting research findings and exchanging ideas, and a hub to train the next generation of researchers.

Make a Gift

All members of the Mount Sinai community with an interest in stem cell biology and/or regenerative medicine are encouraged to join the Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Open to faculty members, staff members, and trainees, membership provides the opportunity to work with a community of physicians and scientists and access exclusive resources that advance your research and clinical training. Our researchers include basic scientists focused on understanding the mechanisms of stem cell behavior, translational researchers developing preclinical models to understand human disease progression and test potential therapeutic approaches, and clinical scientists carrying out patient-oriented studies including clinical trials. Our programs include:

Work-in-progress series and seminars
Annual retreats
Pilot grant programs
Monthly happy hours
Access to shared equipment

To apply for a membership, please send the following materials to Jessica Bauza at jessica.bauza@mssm.edu:

National Institutes of Health-style Biosketch and other support pages
A one-to-two paragraph statement of interest in stem cell research and/or regenerative medicine
Please indicate which category of membership you are applying for (faculty member, staff member, or trainee member)
Please indicate whether you wish to join the Black Family Stem Cell Institute, the Alper Center for Neural Development and Regeneration, the Center for Advancement of Blood Cancer Therapies, and/or the Center for Epithelial and Airway Biology and Regeneration

The Institute for Regenerative Medicine represents one of the world’s largest and most renowned communities of researchers in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. We are dedicated to harnessing the amazing potential of regenerative medicine to improve the lives of patients suffering from developmental and degenerative conditions, genetic diseases, age-related diseases, and cancer. Your tax-deductible donation will accelerate our ability to bring innovative therapies to the clinic.

MEET THE DIRECTOR

Sarah Millar, PhD

DIRECTOR, BLACK FAMILY STEM CELL INSTITUTE

DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

DEAN FOR BASIC SCIENCE

PROFESSOR | Cell, Developmental & Regenerative Biology

PROFESSOR | Oncological Sciences

PROFESSOR | Dermatology

Dr. Millar is an accomplished investigator and researcher on Wnt activation and epigenetic regulatory mechanisms.

AT A GLANCE

Research at the Institute for Regenerative Medicine

566

Publications

644

Press/Media

56 Researchers

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Recent Publications

Hedgehog signaling directs cell differentiation and plays a critical role in tendon enthesis healing. npj Regenerative Medicine

Identification of Meibomian gland stem cell populations and mechanisms of aging. Nature Communications

Integrative multiomics reveals common endotypes across PSEN1, PSEN2, and APP mutations in familial Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's Research and Therapy

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Meet Our Leadership Team

The leadership team of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine is comprised of experts in stem cell biology and multiple focus areas including neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases, blood diseases and cancers, and epithelial tissue regeneration.