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Membership at Lund Stem Cell Center

Join a world leading community advancing stem cell research and regenerative medicine

At Lund Stem Cell Center, our strength comes from our close, collaborative network of researchers working across Lund University and Skåne University Hospital. Together, they form a vibrant scientific environment dedicated to unlocking the potential of stem cells to improve human health.

This page outlines:

The aim is to help prospective and current members clearly understand the roles, expectations, and opportunities connected to our research environment.

About Membership

Lund Stem Cell Center represents the Lund University node of StemTherapy, Sweden’s national Strategic Research Area (SRA) in stem cells and regenerative medicine. Through this integrated structure, the Center provides a platform for scientific exchange, training, infrastructure support, and community building in stem cell and regenerative medicine.

Membership in the environment is obtained by becoming a StemTherapy Principal Investigator. Once accepted, Principal Investigators and their research groups, automatically become members of the Lund Stem Cell Center.

Who can apply?

StemTherapy Principal Investigator membership is open to Principal Investigators whose research, leadership, and strategic engagement contribute to the goals of the Strategic Research Area, as outlined in the StemTherapy Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030 (PDF, 223 KB).

Applicants should:
•    Have significant research activities in Lund
•    Lead, or are in the process of establishing, an active research group
•    Demonstrate research independence and long term external funding potential
•    Align scientifically with the strategic goals of StemTherapy and Lund Stem Cell Center
•    Are prepared to engage actively in the Lund Stem Cell Center/StemTherapy community and strategic initiatives

A full description of the eligibility criteria is available in the downloadable documents (see below).

How to apply?

Eligible Principal Investigators are invited to submit an application that outlines their research activities, group structure, funding, strategic alignment, and planned contributions to the environment.

Details on the application process including selection criteria, required information, and timelines, are provided in the downloadable documents on this page.

Membership Renewal

StemTherapy Principal Investigator membership follows a three year cycle. During each cycle, PIs are invited to complete a reapplication form covering their research activities, group, funding, engagement, and planned contributions.

Please note that information submitted is used solely for evaluation and reporting and is accessible only to the designated reviewers and StemTherapy leadership.

Downloadable Documents:

The following PDF documents will be available for download:

Participation for researchers outside the Strategic Research Area

Lund Stem Cell Center aims to serve the wider stem cell and regenerative medicine community at Lund University.

Even if you are not part of a StemTherapy research group, you are warmly welcome to join many of our activities, including:

  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Scientific symposia
  • Courses and training events
  • Community‑building activities

All open events are listed on our Events page and via our web calendar.

This ensures that the Center remains an open, collaborative, and supportive research environment for all researchers working in related fields at Lund University.

Last updated: 23 Apr 2026 | alexis [dot] bento_luis [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se