CIRM CEO and President, Jonathan 'JT' Thomas, speaking in front of conference attendees. At this year's California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Trainee Networking Conference, the young scientists assembled heard it loud and clear: this is the time, and California is the place for regenerative medicine. “You’re in the golden era of biomedical innovation,” said CIRM … Continue reading A new generation in the golden era of regenerative medicine
Month: August 2024
Where Are They Now: Jake Javier
On the first day, of the 2024 CIRM Trainee Network Conference, Jake Javier took shared his experience as a clinical trial patient, as how he benefited from the innovative trial. The event done in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) gave trainees from CIRM’s education and training programs an opportunity to engage with … Continue reading Where Are They Now: Jake Javier
A Conversation with CEO Cory Nicholas on Neurona Therapeutics’ Recent RMAT Designation
At the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), we highlight achievements from the research we support. We recently spoke with Cory Nicholas, PhD, CEO and Co‑Founder of Neurona Therapeutics, about a major milestone for the clinical‑stage company. Neurona received the FDA’s Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation for NRTX‑1001, a CIRM‑funded neural cell therapy for … Continue reading A Conversation with CEO Cory Nicholas on Neurona Therapeutics’ Recent RMAT Designation
California high schoolers “ignite innovation” at 2024 SPARK conference
More than 100 student scientists from around California showcased their excitement for regenerative medicine and stem cell research at this year’s annual CIRM SPARK Conference in the sunny Inland Empire. Hosted by UC Riverside from Aug. 5-6 at the Riverside Convention Center, this year’s event showcased the extraordinary talent and enthusiasm of high school students … Continue reading California high schoolers “ignite innovation” at 2024 SPARK conference
Meet Our New CEO: Jonathan Thomas
We are excited to reintroduce Jonathan Thomas (JT) as the new President and CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. You can read the original press release here. We recently spoke with JT, who previously served as Chair of the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee and as interim President and CEO. He discussed what excites … Continue reading Meet Our New CEO: Jonathan Thomas
A CIRM Bridges Trainee’s Path into Regenerative Medicine
Josh Nelson, a former technical director for various theaters, tapped into CIRM's Bridges program at Cal Poly Humbolt to establish a career in regenerative medicine research.
A day in the life of SPARK interns
The CIRM‑funded SPARK program is one of CIRM’s educational initiatives that builds a diverse, highly skilled regenerative medicine workforce. This paid summer program gives diverse high school students valuable stem cell research opportunities, especially those who lack access due to economic barriers. This year, students across California participated again. To highlight their experiences, we asked … Continue reading A day in the life of SPARK interns