When Mercedes Paredes was a young clinical fellow at the University of California, San Francisco, she knew she wanted to spend her career better understanding the origins of – and possible treatments for – neuropsychiatric diseases. She didn’t know how to get started. Mercedes Paredes, MD, PhD That’s where a training grant from the California … Continue reading Former CIRM trainee Mercedes Paredes goes full circle
Esmerelda “Esme” Ruiz-Garcia grew up in California in a Mexican-American family, where pursuing a career in healthcare is considered a family calling, but through CIRM's Bridges program she's now pursuing her Ph.D. focused on bioengineering and stem cell research.
CIRM CEO and President, Jonathan 'JT' Thomas, speaking in front of conference attendees. At this year's California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Trainee Networking Conference, the young scientists assembled heard it loud and clear: this is the time, and California is the place for regenerative medicine. “You’re in the golden era of biomedical innovation,” said CIRM … Continue reading A new generation in the golden era of regenerative medicine
Josh Nelson, a former technical director for various theaters, tapped into CIRM's Bridges program at Cal Poly Humbolt to establish a career in regenerative medicine research.
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
Photo Credit: California State University, San Marcos. Cal State San Marcos student Kevin Brown Jr., a former CIRM Bridges intern, has won the Rising Black Scientist Award from Cell Press, Cell Signaling Technology, and the Elsevier Foundation. Brown was selected from more than 350 applicants across multiple scientific fields. Applicants were asked to share their … Continue reading Former CIRM Bridges Intern Receives Rising Black Scientist Award
Kevin Brown is an adventurer at heart. As a pre‑med student, he found a way to combine his passion for neuroscience with his drive to explore through scientific research. A 2022 graduate of CIRM’s Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy Program, Kevin says the experience let him merge his interest in medicine with his … Continue reading Meshing a passion for medicine with stem cell research
Aaliyah Staples-West didn’t originally plan to become a stem cell researcher. As a student at San Diego State University, she admits she sometimes struggled to read protocols or finish experiments on time. She was also originally studying chemistry, a field very different from regenerative medicine. Bridges But when she saw an Instagram post about the … Continue reading How this scientist changed paths to become a stem cell researcher
All her life, Madison Waterlander knew that she wanted to be a part of the medical field. But soon after graduating from the University of Hawaii with her undergraduate degree, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It was during this time that she noticed how crucial biomedical research was in the medical field and lives of patients, and … Continue reading A newfound passion for stem cell research
CIRM Bridges students 2022. The CIRM Board approved funding for a program to help even more students advance a career in science. CIRM invested $46 million in education through the COMPASS training program (Creating Opportunities through Mentorship and Partnership Across Stem Cell Science). In addition, education is central to CIRM’s mission to accelerate world‑class science … Continue reading CIRM Invested $46 Million in Education Program