THIS BLOG IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIO CAST Bridges scholars presenting their research posters to CIRM team members and other scientists Regenerative medicine is a diverse and rapidly evolving field, employing core expertise from biologists, engineers, and clinicians. As the field continues to advance, a well-trained regenerative science workforce is needed to apply the … Continue reading Educating and training the next generation of regenerative science workforce
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How these scholars are growing the regenerative medicine field in California
THIS BLOG IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIO CAST CIRM Scholar Alessandra Rodriguez y Baena Through our new Strategic Plan, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) will build inclusive participation opportunities for all stakeholders, from the students to the workforce to the patients. That said, it’s important to recognize the important work CIRM has already done … Continue reading How these scholars are growing the regenerative medicine field in California
Bridges Scholar Spotlight: Samira Alwahabi
THIS BLOG IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIO CAST For more than a decade, CIRM has funded a number of educational and research training programs to give students the opportunity to explore stem cell science. One such project, the Bridges to Stem Cell Research program, helps train future generation of scientists by preparing undergraduate and … Continue reading Bridges Scholar Spotlight: Samira Alwahabi
Board Funds Fifteen Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy Programs Across California and New Sickle Cell Disease Trial
Yesterday, the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) awarded $8.39 million to UC San Francisco to launch a clinical trial for sickle cell disease. CIRM also awarded $51.08 million to fifteen California community colleges and universities to support undergraduate and master’s programs that train future stem cell researchers. Sickle Cell Trial … Continue reading Board Funds Fifteen Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy Programs Across California and New Sickle Cell Disease Trial
CIRM Bridges program prepared student for research of a rare disease
Ian Blong, Ph.D., CIRM San Francisco State University Bridges to Stem Cell Research Alumnus Recently, The New York Times released a powerful article that tells the stories of four different families navigating the challenges of having a family member with a rare disease. One of these stories focused on Matt Wilsey, a tech entrepreneur and … Continue reading CIRM Bridges program prepared student for research of a rare disease
Building Bridges to a Brighter Future – Celebrating 11 Years of Workforce Development
By: Dr. Kelly Shepard, Associate Director, Discovery and Translation, CIRM CIRM 2020 Bridges Conference via Zoom Every July, CIRM is thrilled to announce the arrival a new generation of stem cell scientists who are ready to hit the ground running as laboratory technicians, educators, communicators, or future leaders of their chosen profession. These diverse and … Continue reading Building Bridges to a Brighter Future – Celebrating 11 Years of Workforce Development
A bridge to the future: training the next generation of stem cell scientists
At CIRM we don’t just invest in stem cell research, we invest in people. One prime example of that is our Bridges to Stem Cell Research program. This is helping train the next generation of scientists by preparing Californian undergraduate and master’s students for careers in stem cell research. The students who go through the … Continue reading A bridge to the future: training the next generation of stem cell scientists
Bridges to the Future: 10 Years and Counting!
Bridges conference 2019 When Californians voted for Proposition 71 in 2004, they were investing in hope… the hope that unraveling the mysteries of stem cells could lead to new types of treatments and perhaps one day, even cures for some of the most devastating illnesses and injuries known to mankind. Making this hope a reality, … Continue reading Bridges to the Future: 10 Years and Counting!
A Bridge to the future for stem cell students
Students present their research finding at the 2016 CIRM Bridges conference CIRM's recognizes undergraduate and mater's level college students each year with Bridges to Stem Cell Research Awards. How good a program is it? It's terrific. You don't have to take my word for it. Just read this piece by a great stem cell champion, … Continue reading A Bridge to the future for stem cell students
Bridges Conference 2018 : A Recap
Photo courtesy of Hands on Studio We’re on the cusp of a radical shift in the world of medicine and biotechnology. Over the past few years alone there’s been growing awareness about stem cells and their potential to provide cures for rare diseases. The results suggest potential breakthroughs in treatments for health problems … Continue reading Bridges Conference 2018 : A Recap