Bridges Program

A CIRM Bridges student discovers a passion for engineering 

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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 

A CIRM Bridges trainee’s unconventional path into regenerative medicine

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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