More than a decade ago, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) started funding clinical trials in California. Now, with more than 100 clinical trials directly funded by CIRM and more than double that number running at CIRM-supported facilities throughout the state, the agency is making it easy for anyone to find California cell and gene therapy trials. A new dashboard on the CIRM … Continue reading New Dashboard Helps Californians Find Clinical Trials
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How California Built a Global Powerhouse in Stem Cell and Gene Therapy
A decision California voters made more than two decades ago helped build an unparalleled scientific ecosystem that's now paying dividends for the state, according to Johnathan Thomas, the president and CEO of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). "(California) is pretty much now the largest funder of stem cell and gene therapy research in the world," … Continue reading How California Built a Global Powerhouse in Stem Cell and Gene Therapy
Closer to Cures: James DeKloe and CIRM trainees discuss COMPASS program
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
On a mission: A conversation with CIRM Board Vice Chair Maria Gonzalez Bonneville
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.
CIRM board supports a rare disease funding plan, administrative changes
Written by Holly Alyssa MacCormick South San Francisco, CA, January 30, 2026 – As many as 1 in 10 people in the U.S. has a rare disease, many of which have no known cure. A new program by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) could change this by funding novel ways to develop multiple … Continue reading CIRM board supports a rare disease funding plan, administrative changes
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
Explore how CIRM is advancing California’s scientific vision
Our 2025 Annual Report, Looking Forward: Advancing California’s Scientific Vision, is here. This year’s report captures a future-focused mission that highlights progress, momentum, and long-term impact. It reflects California’s leadership in science, evokes hope and possibility, and embraces continual advancement in regenerative medicine. Inside the report, you'll find: Powerful Voices: Patients, families, and researchers share … Continue reading Explore how CIRM is advancing California’s scientific vision
A conversation with CIRM board member Yael Wyte
Written by Holly Alyssa MacCormick Yael Wyte knows all too well how difficult it can be to have or care for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease—she has been working with and advocating for people with Alzheimer's Disease for more than 20 years. Earlier this year, Wyte joined the board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine … Continue reading A conversation with CIRM board member Yael Wyte
“An awesome responsibility”: A conversation with CIRM board member Kim Barrett
Written by Holly Alyssa MacCormick It’s not every day that you get to contribute to something that could help save a life, but when Kim Barrett joined the board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), that’s exactly what happened. Decades of research experience Barrett is a research physiologist. For 36 years, she studied … Continue reading “An awesome responsibility”: A conversation with CIRM board member Kim Barrett
Neurona Doses First Patient in CIRM-Funded Bilateral Epilepsy Cell Therapy Trial
Image Credit: Canva Stock Photo Neurona Therapeutics has reached a major milestone in the development of its stem cell approach to treating epilepsy. A new phase in clinical trial The company recently announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating NRTX-1001, a cell therapy for adults whose epilepsy … Continue reading Neurona Doses First Patient in CIRM-Funded Bilateral Epilepsy Cell Therapy Trial