Stem-Cell Scientist · Founder · Scientific Advisor

Jordan R. Plews,Ph.D.

Two decades translating rigorous regenerative biology into clinical reality — pluripotent stem cells, exosomes, and the peer-reviewed science behind real, measurable outcomes in aesthetics and longevity.

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2,100+
Talks & media
75+
Years in research
20+
Dr. Jordan Plews, Ph.D., in the laboratory
Founder · Scientific AdvisorStanford-trained

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About

Stem cells, exosomes, and the science behind the practice.

Dr. Jordan Plews is a stem-cell biologist whose research spans pluripotency, regenerative medicine, and exosome-based therapeutics. He earned his Ph.D. studying induced pluripotent stem cells and has built a career at the intersection of rigorous science and clinical practice.

Through JP Bioconsulting, he advises clinicians, brands, and research groups on translating regenerative biology into safe, evidence-backed products and protocols — with a focus on the aesthetic and longevity space.

His work has been cited 2,100+ times; he speaks at conferences including AMMG, AMWC and UCLA LA-BEST, and appears regularly on industry podcasts breaking down what's real, what's hype, and what's next.

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Laboratory microscopy
  • Ph.D.
    Pluripotent stem cells
  • Founder
    JP Bioconsulting · Co-founder, ELEVAI
  • Advisor
    Revian (red-light therapy)
  • Author
    Peer-reviewed + books

Regenerative Medicine

Stem-cell biology and tissue engineering applied to next-generation therapeutics.

Exosome Science

Exosome-based delivery systems for skin, regeneration, and clinical aesthetic outcomes.

Clinical Translation

Bridging benchwork and practice — peer-reviewed science brought to real-world treatments.

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The science, on camera.

Talks, interviews and explainers. Hover to preview, select to watch — without leaving the page.

Research

Selected peer-reviewed work.

Research spanning pluripotency, regenerative medicine, and exosome biology — from London to Stanford to clinical translation. Click any publication to view.

Review2025
Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Quantifying extracellular vesicle heterogeneity: the effect of process conditions on protein cargo for skin therapy

Combe M, Isaac KS, Plews JR, Sokolenko S

DOI: 10.1186/s13287-025-04279-5

Research Article2014
Nature Methods

Chemically defined generation of human cardiomyocytes

Burridge PW, Matsa E, Shukla P, Lin ZC, Churko JM, Ebert AD, Lan F, Diecke S, Huber B, Mordwinkin NM, Plews JR, Abilez OJ, Cui B, Gold JD, Wu JC

DOI: 10.1038/nmeth.2999

Research Article2012
Circulation Research

Microfluidic single-cell analysis shows that porcine induced pluripotent stem cell-derived endothelial cells improve myocardial function by paracrine activation

Gu M, Nguyen PK, Lee AS, Xu D, Hu S, Plews JR, Han L, Huber BC, Lee WH, Gong Y, de Almeida PE, Lyons J, Ikeno F, Pacharinsak C, Connolly AJ, Gambhir SS, Robbins RC, Longaker MT, Wu JC

DOI: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.112.269001

Review2012
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Large animal induced pluripotent stem cells as pre-clinical models for studying human disease

Plews JR, Gu M, Longaker MT, Wu JC

DOI: 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2012.01521.x

Research Article2011
Journal of Biological Chemistry

Preclinical derivation and imaging of autologously transplanted canine induced pluripotent stem cells

Lee AS, Xu D, Plews JR, Nguyen PK, Nag D, Lyons JK, Han L, Hu S, Lan F, Liu J, Huang M, Narsinh KH, Long CT, de Almeida PE, Levi B, Kooreman N, Bangs C, Pacharinsak C, Ikeno F, Yeung AC, Gambhir SS, Robbins RC, Longaker MT, Wu JC

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.M111.235739

Commentary2011
Molecular Therapy

Comparison of human induced pluripotent and embryonic stem cells: fraternal or identical twins?

Narsinh KH, Plews J, Wu JC

DOI: 10.1038/mt.2011.41

Research Article2010
PLOS ONE

Activation of pluripotency genes in human fibroblast cells by a novel mRNA based approach

Plews JR, Li J, Jones M, Moore HD, Mason C, Andrews PW, Na J

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0014397

Review2010
Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Molecular mechanisms of pluripotency and reprogramming

Na J, Plews J, Li J, Wongtrakoongate P, Tuuri T, Feki A, Andrews PW, Unger C

DOI: 10.1186/scrt33

Verified author records via PubMed.

Media & Appearances

Talks, features & conversations.

82 verified appearances — talks, press, podcasts and video. Filter, search, and jump straight to the source.

Dr. Plews on Instagram — Sep 20, 2026VideoSep 2026Dr. Plews on Instagram — Sep 12, 2026VideoSep 2026Aesthetic Next 8.0 — DallasConferenceSep 2026MedStart — Smart First Markets: Life Science & Medical StartupsConferenceAug 2026Dr. Plews on Instagram — Aug 23, 2026VideoAug 2026Genesis: Innovations in Aesthetic Regenerative Medicine — MiamiConferenceAug 2026DrTalks — Exosomes, Stem Cells, and the Next Generation of Skin HealthVideoAug 2026What an exosome actually is, from someone with over 20 years of stem cell research experienceVideoJul 2026The Aesthetic Show 2026 — Las VegasConferenceJun 2026Revian Appoints Jordan R. Plews, PhD as Scientific AdvisorArticleJun 2026The Stem Cell Conference — Las VegasConferenceJun 2026Vegas Cosmetic Surgery — MedAesthetic Visionary SummitConferenceMay 2026MII News — Dual-Wavelength Cap Targets Hair LossArticleMay 2026Modern Aesthetics — The Science of Dual-Wavelength PhotobiomodulationArticleMay 2026The Aesthetic Guide — The Rise of Regenerative Aesthetics for Skin & HairArticleMar 2026The Aesthetic Guide — Regenerative Medicine's Polarizing Shift in AestheticsArticleMar 2026Hack My Age — Exosome Skincare Red Flags: What Works and What's MarketingPodcastMar 2026AMWC Americas 2026 — MiamiConferenceFeb 2026MedEsthetics — Advanced Extracellular Matrix TechnologyArticleDec 2025Dr. Plews on Instagram — Nov 22, 2025VideoNov 2025Can Medical Practices Offer Stem Cells or Exosomes? — Legal 123s with ByrdAdattoPodcastNov 2025Forbes — A Skincare Secretome Made From Your Own Stem CellsArticleAug 2025The Aesthetic Guide — Hair Restoration: Emerging Modalities & Evidence-Based ApproachesArticleAug 2025Dr. Plews on Instagram — Aug 8, 2025VideoAug 2025Modern Aesthetics — LevEllis Skin-Specific Secretome SerumArticleJul 2025Skin Inc. — LevEllis Launches PROVOQUEArticleJul 2025The Aesthetic Show 2025 — Las VegasConferenceJun 2025Genesis: Innovations in Aesthetic Regenerative Medicine — Fort LauderdaleConferenceJun 2025AMMG Spring Conference — MiamiConferenceApr 2025Ai Live — Regenerative Aesthetics InsightsPodcastApr 2025The Hormone Solution (Karen Martel) — Copper Peptides & Exosomes for Skin Over 40PodcastFeb 2025Orange County Business Journal — Carmell Acquires Elevai SkincareArticleJan 2025Octane OC — Regenerative Science PanelConference2025ELEVAI S-Series Root Renewal — Entry into Hair CareArticleDec 2024BioInformant — Elevai Exosome Technology for Skin HealthArticleDec 2024Genesis: Innovations in Aesthetic Regenerative MedicineConferenceDec 2024Dermatology Times — Unique Protein Profile in Elevai's ExosomesArticleDec 2024Forbes — Nanofat Treatment Using Stem Cells & PRPArticleNov 2024Science of Skincare Summit 2024 — Exosomes & Mitochondrial BiogenesisConferenceNov 2024AMMG Fall Conference — Salt Lake CityConferenceOct 2024Healio — Exosome Technology for Hair LossArticleSep 2024MedStart — From Lab to IPO: ELEVAI Labs' JourneyPodcastAug 2024The Aesthetic Show — Las VegasConferenceJun 2024Beauty Through Science — StockholmConferenceMay 2024ELEVAI Biosciences — EL-22 Obesity Preclinical DataArticleMay 2024ELEVAI — Myostatin Assets for GLP-1 Muscle PreservationArticleMay 2024UCLA LA-BEST 2024 PresentationConferenceMay 2024Everyone Is Talking About Exosomes Online, But Is It A Safe Skin Treatment?ArticleApr 2024Dr. Jordan Plews, Co-Founder & CEO of Elevai — InterviewVideoApr 2024ELEVAI Labs Reports Record Full Year 2023 ResultsArticleMar 2024IMCAS World Congress — ParisConferenceFeb 2024Elevai × Yuva Biosciences — Exosome + Mitochondrial LicensingArticleNov 2023Medical Aesthetics Skincare Company Elevai Labs Closes IPOArticleNov 2023Well Defined — The Wellness Questionnaire with Dr. Jordan PlewsArticleNov 2023AMMG Fall Conference — HoustonConferenceOct 2023MedEsthetics — The Exosome EngineerArticleJul 2023AMMG Spring Conference — MiamiConferenceApr 2023AMWC North America — MiamiConferenceFeb 2023MedEsthetics — Ingredient Spotlight: MSC Exosome TechnologyArticle2023Plastic Surgery Practice — Exosome Skincare with Dr. PlewsPodcast2023Benzinga All Access — Elevating Beauty Through ScienceVideoDec 2022Global Aesthetics Conference — MiamiConferenceNov 2022AMMG October 2022 Conference FacultyConferenceOct 2022Beauty Through Science Symposium — StockholmConferenceJun 2022Aesthetics Tech Summit — Newport BeachConference2022Octane Aesthetics Tech Forum — Exosome Technology (People's Choice Award)Conference2022LinkedIn ProfileProfileOngoingInstagram (@drplews)ProfileOngoingStanford Academia.eduProfileOngoingDr. Lawrence Bass — Revolution in Regenerative MedicinePodcastEpisodeNAT NIDDAM Ep. 412 — Exosomes & Copper PeptidesPodcastEpisode 412Park Avenue Plastic Surgery ClassPodcastEpisodeThe Beauty Standard — Stem Cells & SkincarePodcastEpisodeStartupSac — Revolutionizing Skin CarePodcastEpisodeBeauty Bytes with Dr. Kay — Ep. 652PodcastEp. 652Propthink — Insights on Regenerative SkincareArticleFeatureMedEsthetics — Endless Possibilities of ExosomesArticleFeatureThe Aesthetic Guide — Topical Exosome TechnologyArticleFeatureAesthetics in Age Management MedicineVideoTalkThe Science Behind Exosome-Based SkincareVideoInterviewExosomes: The Science Behind the Latest Regenerative Skincare IngredientVideoVideoDr. Jordan Plews — Guest Profile (Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class)ProfileOngoing

Books

Writing for a wider audience.

Translating the science of longevity, genetics, and regenerative medicine into books for practitioners and the curious public.

Cover of Feed Your Good Genes: Extend Your Lifespan
Co-author

Feed Your Good Genes: Extend Your Lifespan

Jordan Plews, PhD & Lonnie Bookbinder, PhD

Independently published · 2025

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Cover of Integrative Aesthetics: Your Roadmap to Practice Success
Contributor

Integrative Aesthetics: Your Roadmap to Practice Success

Mark J. Tager, MD — with contributing experts

ChangeWell · 2025

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Cover of Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics, 2nd Edition
Chapter

Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics, 2nd Edition

J. R. Plews & J. C. Wu · eds. Stanley Maloy & Kelly Hughes · Elsevier / Academic Press

Elsevier / Academic Press · 2013

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Advisory · JP Bioconsulting

Bring rigorous regenerative science to your work.

Two decades at the intersection of stem-cell research, exosome technology, and clinical practice — available to brands, labs, clinics, and conferences. Engagements range from a single advisory call to long-term R&D partnership.

ADVISORY01

Scientific Advisory

Strategic input for biotech, skincare and regenerative medicine companies. Formulation review, claims substantiation, and translational science guidance.

Ideal for Brands & startups in regenerative aesthetics
R&D02

Research Collaboration

Partnered research on exosome biology, stem cell applications, and clinical translation. Protocol design, experiment oversight, and IP-aware execution.

Ideal for Labs, manufacturers, contract research
SPEAKING03

Speaking & Education

Keynotes, panels, and CME-eligible educational content on regenerative medicine, exosomes, and the science of aesthetic practice.

Ideal for Conferences, clinics, professional societies
CLINICAL04

Clinical Science Liaison

Bridging clinicians and benchtop science. Practitioner training, mechanism-of-action review, and evidence-based protocol development.

Ideal for Clinics & medical aesthetic practices

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Jordan R. Plews, Ph.D., is a stem-cell biologist, founder, and scientific advisor with two decades of work spanning pluripotency, regenerative medicine, and exosome technology. A co-founder of ELEVAI, he advises clinicians, brands, and research groups through JP Bioconsulting — translating rigorous science into evidence-backed clinical practice across aesthetics and longevity.

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Step inside a stem cell exosome.

An interactive 3D explorer: rotate a human MSC-derived vesicle, open it up, and see what each surface marker and cargo molecule does — then compare it with vesicles from blood, milk, plants and bacteria.

  • 24membrane, surface, machinery and cargo components — at two reading levels
  • 12vesicle sources compared: MSC tissues, blood, milk, plants, bacteria, liposomes
  • 31verified references — MISEV2023, Science, Cell and Nature-family journals
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3D cutaway of a human mesenchymal stem cell exosome showing its lipid membrane, surface proteins and internal RNA and protein cargoInteractive 3D