Jordan Janz knows how lucky he is. It's been almost six years since Jordan volunteered to be patient number one in a clinical trial at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to test a new treatment for cystinosis. People with this rare genetic disease accumulate the amino acid cystine in their organs. The toxic … Continue reading Treatment for one rare disease but plans for many more
Image Credit: Canva - studioroman Often, after decades of intensive scientific research, even the most promising potential new therapies come down to a critical final phase: courageous people stepping forward to participate in a clinical trial. For Clinical Trials Day this year, we're celebrating a few of the many patients who inspire us, while highlighting … Continue reading What We Wish People Knew About Clinical Trials
Written by Holly Alyssa MacCormick James DeKloe, a distinguished professor of biotechnology and bio-manufacturing at Solano Community College, knows firsthand the importance of life sciences. It why he's so passionate about the CIRM program at Solano Community College known as Creating Opportunities through Mentorship and Partnership Across Stem Cell Science, or COMPASS. It's personal Speaking at a recent presentation for the California … Continue reading Closer to Cures: James DeKloe and CIRM trainees discuss COMPASS program
Maria Gonzalez Bonneville is dedicated to improving health in California through her roles at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Since joining in 2011, she focuses on making therapies accessible and affordable. Her personal connection to Parkinson's disease drives her mission, alongside her extensive political and scientific expertise.