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Nestor Oviedo Research Group

University of California, Merced
Research lead
Nestor Oviedo
Research area
Stem cells
Recruiting
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Updated
October 2, 2026

Research focus

Stem cellsTissue regenerationPlanarian biologyCancer

About the research

Stem cells must support tissue renewal without losing control of growth.

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Nestor Oviedo investigates the mechanisms regulating stem-cell behavior to understand regeneration, adult tissue maintenance, and malignant transformation. His research interests include planarian biology, tissue repair, and cancer, connecting developmental processes with the maintenance of an adult organism. Related questions span DNA damage and host-pathogen interactions. The work offers a research match for people interested in how cellular decisions balance repair and renewal with the risk of abnormal growth.

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