Written by Holly Alyssa MacCormick Image Credit: Audrey Davidow-Calvin outside Wanting the best for your child is a universal experience, and Audrey Davidow wanted her baby to have a bright future full of possibility. But in March of 2012, her 13-month-old son Calvin was diagnosed with a rare disease called Pitt Hopkins Syndrome, and she … Continue reading Early-stage research could benefit those with genetic diseases
Month: December 2025
A life of service: A conversation with CIRM Board Chair Vito Imbasciani
Written by Holly Alyssa MacCormick Ask Vito Imbasciani about his career and you will not hear a simple answer—you will hear a story of service to his country and to the people of California. Imbasciani, PhD, MD, FACS, Colonel (ret.), has chaired the board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) since March 28, … Continue reading A life of service: A conversation with CIRM Board Chair Vito Imbasciani