Research laboratory
Stem Cell Research
The lab harnesses the regenerative potential of adult stem cells to repair damaged skin, liver, cartilage, spinal cord, eye, and pancreatic tissues, and is translating this research into clinical trials.
Research with real-world impact
From laboratory discovery to practical solutions.
Research isolates stem cells from bone marrow, adipose tissue, umbilical cord and other sources, combining them with scaffolds, growth factors and antioxidants to improve their survival and therapeutic efficacy in animal disease models — with clinical-grade trials now under way for skin, diabetic wound, ocular and COVID-19 applications.
Regenerative medicineWound & organ repairClinical stem cell trials
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- faculty investigators
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- research scholars
Research programme
Our research programme.
The programme connects discovery, laboratory validation and the development of tools and products for real-world use.
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Skin & wound regeneration
Stem cell and platelet-rich plasma combinations for burns, diabetic wounds and ageing-associated wounds.
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Liver fibrosis therapy
Stem cell-based approaches to repair liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in chemically induced disease models.
- 03
Cartilage & joint regeneration
Chondrocyte and stem cell therapies investigated for osteoarthritis and cartilage repair.
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Clinical translation
Clinical-grade Wharton's jelly and lipoaspirate stem cell trials for skin, diabetic wound, ocular and COVID-19 treatment.
Research group
Faculty leading the programme.
Meet the investigators who lead the laboratory’s research.
Research students
The questions shaping tomorrow’s science.
6 PhD scholars1 Other researchers
PhD research scholars 6
Hafiz Ghufran
PhD Research ScholarMaryam Azam
PhD Research ScholarAmna Arif
PhD Research ScholarAfaq Mushtaq
PhD Research ScholarKhushboo Fatima
PhD Research ScholarUmmar Sajjad
PhD Research ScholarResearch team 1
Saba Tasneem
Research ScholarCollaborate with the lab