Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has taken place each May to highlight mental health and wellness. In California, an estimated 1.2 million adults have a serious mental illness, and 5.6 million have a mental health condition. Neuropsychiatric disorders continue to place a heavy burden on patients and caregivers, and effective treatments remain a major … Continue reading CIRM advancing research for neuropsychiatric disorders
Empowering the future of bioscience in the LA region
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) proudly participated in and sponsored the recent 2024 Los Angeles Bioscience Ecosystem Summit Twenty (LABEST) Conference, the premier showcase for bioscience innovation in Los Angeles. With around 1,000 participants, LABEST is one of the largest gatherings of visionary scientists, enthusiastic entrepreneurs, and pioneering institutions in the region. Top … Continue reading Empowering the future of bioscience in the LA region
Raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease
Crissy Field was filled with vibrant colors and massive energy for the 10th annual Moving Day San Francisco event on Saturday, May 4th. Even with the rain and wind, community members showed up to demonstrate their commitment to "moving to end Parkinson's." Moving Day is an annual fundraising walk that brings together people with Parkinson’s disease, … Continue reading Raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease
CIRM invests $1.5 million for UCLA research identifying risk factors for viral infections
Image of Michael Wells, PhD from UCLA CIRM recently awarded $1.5 million to a UCLA project led by Michael Wells, PhD. The team aims to identify genetic and molecular risk factors for viral infections across diverse populations. They will use a stem cell–based “cell village” platform to study viral susceptibility in 150 donors. These cell … Continue reading CIRM invests $1.5 million for UCLA research identifying risk factors for viral infections
Equipping California nurses with skills to support cell and gene therapy patients
Regenerative medicine is a rapidly evolving field. As more therapies reach commercialization and clinical trial stages, there remains an immediate need to equip direct patient care nurses with skills to support patients on complex clinical trials as well as novel standard-of-care therapies. To address this need and continue efforts to build a regenerative medicine workforce … Continue reading Equipping California nurses with skills to support cell and gene therapy patients
CIRM Backs Lung Health Study for People with Down Syndrome
Stock image of the Trisomy 21 chromosome The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) recently awarded $1.5 million to Denise Al Alam, PhD, of the Lundquist Institute to study lung disease in people with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. Although Trisomy 21 affects many organs, respiratory complications are a leading cause of death in children … Continue reading CIRM Backs Lung Health Study for People with Down Syndrome
CIRM awards $25 million for research and infrastructure programs
Stock image of a researcher The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) approved $25 million to fund multiple projects across discovery research, clinical research, and infrastructure programs. In particular, this funding supports 11 projects that will drive rigorous studies addressing key knowledge gaps in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Through this work, the program … Continue reading CIRM awards $25 million for research and infrastructure programs
State agency launches ‘Championing Change for Sickle Cell in California’ campaign
CIRM has launched “Championing Change for Sickle Cell in California,” a campaign to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and support research aimed at improving treatment options. More on sickle cell More than 100,000 Americans and 20 million people worldwide live with this debilitating condition. CIRM is committed to funding advanced cell and gene therapy … Continue reading State agency launches ‘Championing Change for Sickle Cell in California’ campaign
Igniting innovation: How CIRM is bringing new and diverse perspectives in regenerative medicine
CIRM has produced videos highlighting the experiences of participants from our educational and training programs. At the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), we are passionate about catalyzing growth in regenerative medicine while championing inclusivity. One of CIRM’s strategic goals is to build a diverse and skilled workforce that represents the rich tapestry of California's … Continue reading Igniting innovation: How CIRM is bringing new and diverse perspectives in regenerative medicine
CIRM Approves Money for a Patient Support Program
Hataalii Tiisyatonii Begay (HT) participated in a CIRM-funded clinical trial at UCSF for Artemis-SCID, a condition that can be life-threatening or fatal. Photo courtesy Barbara Ries / UCSF. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) supports cell and gene therapy research and educational programs to advance new treatments for people in the state. CIRM's commitment … Continue reading CIRM Approves Money for a Patient Support Program