Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Mariana Argenziano is a Research Associate faculty at the University of Florida’s Heart Institute and Morsani College of Medicine. She has received a PhD from the University of San Martin (Buenos Aires, Argentina) in 2014 and trained as a postdoctoral researcher at the Universities of Illinois and Pennsylvania.

Cardiovascular regenerative medicine Development of organoids models for cardiac disease Effect of air pollution on cardiovascular disease

Shinya Yamanaka is a Japanese physician-scientist best known for discovering induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, a breakthrough that allows ordinary adult cells to be reprogrammed into stem-cell-like cells. His work transformed regenerative medicine and earned him the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, shared with John B. Gurdon. 

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and regenerative medicine.

George Q. Daley is an American physician-scientist known for pioneering work in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and leukemia research. He has also served as dean of Harvard Medical School since 2017, combining scientific leadership with a prominent role in medical education and biomedical policy. 

Hematopoietic stem cells and cellular reprogramming.

Catherine Verfaillie is a Belgian physician, hematologist, and stem cell researcher known for pioneering work in adult stem cells and regenerative medicine. She gained international recognition through research suggesting that certain adult bone marrow stem cells possess broader developmental potential than previously believed, helping shape major debates and advances in stem cell biology.

Adult stem cell plasticity and regenerative therapies.

Michele De Luca is an Italian physician-scientist and professor whose work has helped establish regenerative medicine based on epithelial stem cells. He is internationally recognized for pioneering stem-cell and gene-therapy approaches to repair skin and corneal tissue, translating laboratory discoveries into approved clinical treatments.

Epithelial stem cell therapies and gene therapy.

Takanori Takebe is a Japanese physician-scientist and regenerative medicine researcher best known for pioneering work in stem-cell-derived organoids and tissue engineering. He gained international recognition for creating one of the first vascularized human liver buds from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells and has become a leading figure in organoid medicine, translational biotechnology, and future healthcare design. 

Organoids and regenerative organ transplantation.

Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte is a Spanish developmental biologist and regenerative-medicine researcher known for pioneering work on embryonic development, stem cells, cellular reprogramming, and tissue regeneration. His research has helped shape modern understanding of how cells develop, repair tissues, and potentially reverse aspects of aging, making him one of the most prominent figures in regenerative biology. 

Cellular rejuvenation, regenerative biology, and organ regeneration.

Valentina Greco is a molecular biologist and stem cell researcher known for pioneering work on how adult stem cells maintain and regenerate tissues. Born in Palermo, Italy, she built her scientific career in the United States and became an internationally recognized leader in regenerative biology and stem-cell science.

Skin stem cells and tissue regeneration.