USC to build stem cell center

The University of Southern California has received a $25 million donation to build a stem cell research center from Philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. The facility was schedule to open in 2008, and will become the largest stem cell research center in California. Another 18 basic and clinical investigators will be recuited, in addition to new 18 members of the Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine.

For USC Med School news report.
Martin Pera became director of Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) at USC.
USC Children's hospital Stem cell project.