Written by Holly Alyssa MacCormick Image Credit: Maya Singh Many paths can lead to a career as a physician. For undergraduate Maya Singh, the road to becoming a doctor begins at a laboratory bench in the University of California, Berkeley. “I believe that being a part of research is a huge step toward being a … Continue reading CIRM COMPASS scholar Maya Singh shares how the program helped paved the way for her career as a physician
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20 Years of CIRM: Building the Workforce
In celebration of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)’s 20th anniversary, we have been reflecting on some of the early projects we supported and their outcomes.Today, we’re looking at our first set of grants, which we awarded in 2006 to support training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Not long after, CIRM began … Continue reading 20 Years of CIRM: Building the Workforce
How a childhood condition sparked a career in regenerative medicine
CIRM Scholar Dongwei Sun, PhD (left), with his mentor Huinan Liu, PhD, professor of bioengineering at the University of California, Riverside. As a child, Dongwei Sun underwent a medical treatment that left his lower limbs weak and occasionally numb. "This inspired my dedication to develop biomedical technologies that can prevent, treat, and potentially cure debilitating … Continue reading How a childhood condition sparked a career in regenerative medicine
A CIRM Bridges student discovers a passion for engineering
CIRM Bridges student Esme Ruiz-Garcia Esmerelda “Esme” Ruiz-Garcia grew up in California in a Mexican-American family, where pursuing a career in healthcare is considered a family calling, with most of her relatives in the nursing and medical fields. “I’ve always loved science, but I was not that interested in the medical field itself,” said Esme. … Continue reading A CIRM Bridges student discovers a passion for engineering
Stem Cell Awareness: What are stem cells and why research is important
Have you heard of stem cells but don't know what they are or why they are essential in medical research? In celebration of Stem Cell Awareness Day, the second Wednesday in October that is dedicated to educating about the importance of stem cells, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is providing this guide on … Continue reading Stem Cell Awareness: What are stem cells and why research is important
ICYMI – From Undergratuate to Hero: Solano Student’s Life-Saving Bone Marrow Match Begins with One Swab
Image Source: Jose Solorio At the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), we believe stem cells have the potential to change lives. Jose Solorio, a Solano Community College student and participant in CIRM’s COMPASS training program, has firsthand experience in witnessing the power of stem cells as a donor. As part of CIRM's COMPASS program, … Continue reading ICYMI – From Undergratuate to Hero: Solano Student’s Life-Saving Bone Marrow Match Begins with One Swab
CIRM Recommendations from Strategic Allocation Framework
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), one of the world’s largest institutes dedicated to regenerative medicine, announced key recommendations at the September 26, 2024, Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee Meeting from its Strategic Allocation Framework (SAF), a structured and data-driven effort designed to prioritize resources and maximize the impact of CIRM’s funding. These recommendations mark … Continue reading CIRM Recommendations from Strategic Allocation Framework
Next Generation of Regenerative Medicine Scientists and the Golden Era of Biomedical Innovation
CIRM CEO and President, Jonathan 'JT' Thomas speaking in front of conference attendees. During the first-ever California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Trainee Networking Conference, more than 400 students and postdoctoral fellows from CIRM's Bridges, COMPASS, and Scholars programs gathered from different parts of California for a three-day event at the University of Southern California … Continue reading Next Generation of Regenerative Medicine Scientists and the Golden Era of Biomedical Innovation
Ready, set, pitch!
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) funds and provides valuable educational and training opportunities in regenerative medicine for students and young professionals from backgrounds that reflect the diverse communities across California. One of the goals of these work training programs is to inspire the next generation of regenerative medicine scientists. CIRM does that by … Continue reading Ready, set, pitch!
A CIRM Bridges trainee’s unconventional path into regenerative medicine
Image Credit: Gladstone Institutes Josh Nelson, a CIRM Bridges trainee, didn't experience a straightforward path into regenerative medicine. For 20 years, Josh worked in entertainment as a technical director for various theaters in California. Though his career had its exciting moments, it ultimately wasn't fulfilling for him, and he felt that his scientific acumen and … Continue reading A CIRM Bridges trainee’s unconventional path into regenerative medicine
The Stem Cellar 