UC San Diego

Advancing regenerative medicine with precision, quality, and unwavering scientific rigor.

The Stem Cell Processing Lab at UC San Diego provides cGMP-grade cell isolation, processing, and manufacturing services that empower researchers and clinicians to translate discovery into therapeutic impact.

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Core Capabilities

Comprehensive cell processing services from collection to characterization

Our facility supports the full spectrum of stem cell and immune cell processing, delivering consistent, high-quality outputs tailored to the demands of clinical-grade research and therapeutic development.

Cell Isolation & Separation

Precision isolation of mesenchymal stem cells, hematopoietic progenitors, and immune cell subsets from diverse tissue sources using validated density gradient and magnetic bead protocols.

cGMP Manufacturing

Good Manufacturing Practice-compliant cell expansion, manipulation, and formulation in ISO-classified cleanroom environments, ensuring reproducibility and regulatory readiness.

Flow Cytometry & Characterization

Multi-parameter immunophenotyping, viability assessment, and identity testing using high-resolution flow cytometry to confirm cell population purity and functional markers.

Quality Control & Release Testing

Rigorous sterility, mycoplasma, endotoxin, and identity testing per current regulatory expectations — delivering comprehensive batch records and release documentation.

Biobanking & Cryopreservation

Controlled-rate freezing, liquid nitrogen storage, and long-term biobanking with full chain-of-custody tracking to preserve cell viability and sample integrity.

Custom Research Support

Tailored processing workflows designed around your specific research questions, tissue types, and downstream applications — from early discovery through IND-enabling studies.

Stem cell processing laboratory with cleanroom equipment

Our Approach

Built on the foundation of UC San Diego's research excellence

The Stem Cell Processing Lab operates at the intersection of academic innovation and clinical-grade manufacturing. Our team combines deep expertise in stem cell biology with rigorous quality systems to deliver results you can trust.

Scientific Rigor

Every protocol is designed, validated, and documented with the same precision expected in therapeutic development.

Collaborative Partnership

We work alongside your team from experimental design through data interpretation, adapting to your evolving needs.

Scalable Solutions

From research-scale isolations to GMP-compliant manufacturing, our workflows scale with your project requirements.

Quality Standards

Committed to the highest standards of quality and compliance

Our quality management system ensures every batch meets the stringent requirements expected by regulatory agencies and institutional review boards.

cGMP Compliant

Current good manufacturing practice standards throughout all processing operations.

ISO Cleanroom

Classified cleanroom environments with continuous environmental monitoring.

Full Documentation

Complete batch records, SOPs, and release documentation for regulatory submission.

Timely Delivery

Efficient turnaround times with real-time communication on processing status.

Our Location

Located on the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla

Situated in the heart of one of the world's premier research communities, our lab benefits from proximity to leading medical centers, biotechnology companies, and academic departments focused on regenerative medicine.

10300 Campus Point Dr

San Diego, CA 92121-1504

Contact

(619) 792-7809

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Let's discuss how we can support your research

Whether you're exploring a new cell therapy approach or need specialized processing for an existing study, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn about your work.

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10300 Campus Point Dr, San Diego, CA 92121-1504

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