Amander Therese Clark

Professor Amander Therese Clark is a leading researcher at the University of California Los Angeles in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology within the College of Letters and Science. She is the Founding Director of the UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health, and Education and an internationally recognized expert in stem cell biology, developmental biology, and reproductive science.

• Education: University of Melbourne (BSc, PhD), Baylor College of Medicine (Postdoc), University of California San Francisco (Assistant Researcher)

Her research focuses on Stem Cell Biology, Reproductive Biology, Genetics, and Epigenetics. Recent work includes in vitro gametogenesis, ovarian reserve formation, and stem cell-derived embryo models. Her team's publications from 2025-2023 highlight applications of single-cell genomics, transposon regulation, and stem cell metabolic memory.

Scientific Awards:

• 2025 - Public Service Award, International Society for Stem Cell Research
• 2024 - Innovator Award, JM Foundation
• 2022 - Founders Medal, Australian and New Zealand Society for Reproductive Biology

She leads a diverse research group funded by NIH T32 grants and global foundations, with affiliations across UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, International Society for Stem Cell Research (President 2023-2024), and the National Academies Health Sciences Policy Board.