Mental Health Awareness Month: How CIRM is advancing research for neuropsychiatric disorders

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May each year to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in America.   In California, it is estimated that 1.2 million adults have a serious mental illness and that 5.6 million adults have a mental health condition.  Today, neuropsychiatric disorders continue to … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month: How CIRM is advancing research for neuropsychiatric disorders

CIRM at LABEST: Empowering the future of bioscience in the LA region  

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) proudly participated in and sponsored the recent 2024 Los Angeles Bioscience Ecosystem Summit Twenty (LABEST) Conference, the premier showcase for bioscience innovation in Los Angeles.   With around 1,000 participants, LABEST is one of the largest gatherings of visionary scientists, enthusiastic entrepreneurs, and pioneering institutions in the region.   Top … Continue reading CIRM at LABEST: Empowering the future of bioscience in the LA region  

How CIRM is moving to raise awareness of Parkinson’s Disease

Crissy Field was filled with vibrant colors and massive energy for the 10th annual Moving Day San Francisco event on Saturday, May 4th.  Even with the rain and wind, community members showed up to demonstrate their commitment to "moving to end Parkinson's." Moving Day is an annual fundraising walk that unites people living with Parkinson’s Disease, their caregivers, and … Continue reading How CIRM is moving to raise awareness of Parkinson’s Disease

CIRM invests $1.5 million to UCLA for research identifying risk factors for viral infections

Image of Michael Wells, PhD from UCLA The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) recently awarded $1.5 million to a new research project led by Michael Wells, PhD, of UCLA, that aims to identify the genetic and molecular risk factors underlying disease-causing viral infections in multiple diverse ancestral populations. Dr. Wells and his team of … Continue reading CIRM invests $1.5 million to UCLA for research identifying risk factors for viral infections