Recent studies have expanded capabilities in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. USC researchers have successfully cultured authentic embryonic stem cells from multiple bird species using egg yolk-based media, overcoming previous challenges. Advances in somatic cell nuclear transfer have enabled generation of fertilizable human eggs from skin cells, marking a pivotal step in infertility treatments. Additionally, new bioprocessing pipelines and biobanks for pediatric brain tumors provide vital platforms accelerating personalized therapeutics and model development in neuro-oncology.