The McEwen Stem Cell Institute (McEwen) is a newly established research institute at UHN that will focus on developing novel stem cell-based therapies to treat diseases with current unmet clinical need. The institute will be built by recruiting Scientists with expertise in human stem cell biology and genome engineering, dedicated to translating research in basic science to new therapeutic applications. McEwen will function in partnership with UHN clinical and research programs, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to achieve these goals.

The McEwen will focus initially on four disease programs:

• Heart
• Diabetes
• Liver
• Blood