The WCHRI Stem Cell Core, located in the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Innovation Laboratories, provides essential expertise and training for researchers interested in integrating advanced human models into their work.
While animal studies remain vital, they cannot fully replicate human biology. The WCHRI Stem Cell Core focuses on cutting-edge techniques, including human stem-cell research and organoids. Organoids are tiny, lab-grown versions of organs that mimic the structure and function of real human tissue. These models allow scientists to:
- Study how human tissues and organs develop.
- Understand how diseases progress.
- Test new drugs and interventions with greater precision.
This work opens the door to personalized treatments and significant advances in regenerative medicine. Because stem-cell and organoid research is technically complex, the Core supports researchers by providing advice on model best practices, offering hands-on training, and facilitating collaboration.