The Taby Ahsan STEM Cell Laboratory focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine to advance the positive impact of stem cells on public health. Ongoing stem cell research helps develop basic science models, in vitro diagnostic systems, methods for drug discovery, cell-based therapies, and cancer treatments. Our lab focuses on the effects of the physical microenvironment on stem cell fate utilizing engineered systems that control cellular configurations and apply mechanical forces. We take an interdisciplinary approach, working with basic scientists, engineers, and clinicians in both academia and industry, to answer questions and address issues in stem cell mechanobiology, stem cell bioprocessing, and tissue engineering.