The Advanced Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Research in Cutaneous Biology (AcREM-STEM) is a premier research centre functioning under the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, located at the Kariavattom Campus. The centre is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research, advanced academic training, and translational innovation in regenerative and cutaneous biology.
AcREM-STEM focuses on interdisciplinary research spanning regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, skin and hair biology, healthy ageing, cancer biology, Ayurvedic biology, cutaneous microbiome studies, and integrative life sciences. The centre brings together expertise from cell biology, molecular biology, biomaterials, genomics, biomedical sciences, and alternative animal model systems to address complex biological and clinical challenges.
With comprehensive facilities supporting in vitro, in vivo, ex vivo, embryo culture, and behavioural studies, AcREM-STEM serves as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and high-quality research aligned with national and international scientific standards
Investigating cellular plasticity, stem cell dynamics, tissue repair mechanisms, and regenerative therapeutic strategies with translational relevance.
Understanding molecular and pathological mechanisms governing hair follicle biology, wound healing, fibrosis, alopecia, and cutaneous regenerative failure.
Profiling skin and hair microbiomes and evaluating antimicrobial efficacy to address cutaneous health, disease, and microbial dysbiosis.
Exploring ageing pathways, tissue resilience, and longevity using alternative animal models and relevant cellular systems.
Studying cancer progression, immune regulation, and therapeutic modulation through interdisciplinary and translational research approaches.
Integrating biological efficacy, safety evaluation, and translational validation in nutraceutical and functional food research.
Applying evidence-based experimental frameworks to scientifically validate Ayurvedic and traditional formulations
AcREM-STEM houses state-of-the-art laboratories and core research facilities designed to support high-quality experimental and translational research across multiple biological disciplines.
The centre offers comprehensive infrastructure for in vitro, in vivo, ex vivo, embryo culture, behavioural studies, and alternative animal model-based research, supported by advanced instrumentation, bio-banking systems, cold storage facilities, imaging platforms, and tissue processing units.
All facilities operate in alignment with national and international research, safety, and ethical standards, ensuring scientific rigor, reproducibility, and compliance.
Faculty members and researchers at AcREM-STEM actively publish in high-impact national and international peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to global scientific knowledge.
Research outputs span regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, dermatological science, ageing biology, cancer research, microbiome studies, nutraceuticals, and integrative therapeutics, reflecting the centre's interdisciplinary strength and translational focus.
AcREM-STEM actively organizes and participates in international conferences, national symposia, workshops, hands-on training programs, and academic seminars, fostering scientific exchange and capacity building.
The centre also engages in extension and outreach activities, including medical camps, awareness programs, and collaborative community initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to societal impact and public health.
7th International Conference on Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases (INCD-2025) & 11th Symposium of Society for Translational Cancer Research October 06 - 08th 2025, University of Kerala: Department of Zoology, Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, & Centre of Excellence in Nutraceuticals, Govt. of Kerala & Society for Translational Cancer Research & Society for Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases & Kerala Academy of Sciences & Advanced Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research in Cutaneous Biology (AcREM-STEM)
National Workshop on “Advances in tissue regeneration Featuring zebrafish as an Alternative Model (second edition)” 17 & 18 October 2023 organized by department of Zoology, University of Kerala and Advanced Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Stem cell Research in Cutaneous Biology
5th Annual Conference of Saae-India (Saae-I 2022) Workshop On “Aquatic Toxicity Testing Using Hydra, The Cnidarian, As The Model Organism”- Dec- 10-11 2022
4th Annual Conference of SAAE-India (SAAE-I AC-4 Reconstructed on “Reconstructed Human Epidermis Model for Skin Irritation”, “Integrated Discrete Multiple Organ Co-Culture (IdMOC) for Toxicity testing and Drug Discovery”, “C. elegans Culture and experimental Analysis” from 13th -16th December 2021
International Training Workshop On In-Vitro Toxicology: Concept and Practice with Emphasis On Hepatotoxicity, Enterotoxicity, And Multiple Organ Toxicity with Idmoc”- Dec- 9-12 2019
National Workshop To “Study Tissue Regeneration Using Zebrafish and Echinoderms as Alternative Animal Models”- Nov- 25-29 2019
International Workshop on Virtual internationalization- making effective use of new technologies to enhance the student experience, January, 22 and 23, 2016, Organised by Dept. of Zoology, University of Kerala and University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom
Join AcREM-STEM to be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary research ecosystem offering advanced research training, internships, dissertation and doctoral research opportunities, and translational projects. Guided by experienced faculty and global collaborators, the centre provides an ideal platform for academic growth, innovation, and impactful research.