Dr. Azra Mehmood
Associate Professor
Research at CEMB
Stem Cell Research
The lab harnesses the regenerative potential of adult stem cells to repair damaged skin, liver, cartilage, spinal cord, eye, and pancreatic tissues, and is translating this research into clinical trials.
Laboratory overview
From biological discovery to practical solutions.
Research isolates stem cells from bone marrow, adipose tissue, umbilical cord and other sources, combining them with scaffolds, growth factors and antioxidants to improve their survival and therapeutic efficacy in animal disease models — with clinical-grade trials now under way for skin, diabetic wound, ocular and COVID-19 applications.
Regenerative medicineWound & organ repairClinical stem cell trials
Stem cell sources & applications
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Research programme
What the lab works on
The programme spans discovery, laboratory validation and the development of tools and formulations for real-world use.
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Skin & wound regeneration
Stem cell and platelet-rich plasma combinations for burns, diabetic wounds and ageing-associated wounds.
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Liver fibrosis therapy
Stem cell-based approaches to repair liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in chemically induced disease models.
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Cartilage & joint regeneration
Chondrocyte and stem cell therapies investigated for osteoarthritis and cartilage repair.
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Clinical translation
Clinical-grade Wharton's jelly and lipoaspirate stem cell trials for skin, diabetic wound, ocular and COVID-19 treatment.
Research group
Meet the team
Contact the Director, group lead or a co-investigator directly, or reach a doctoral researcher by email.
Dr. Noreen Latief
Dr. Maria Tayyab Baig
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