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

CIRM COMPASS scholar road to becoming a physician

Written by Holly Alyssa MacCormick Image Credit: Maya Singh Many paths can lead to a career as a physician. For undergraduate Maya Singh, the road to becoming a doctor begins at a laboratory bench in the University of California, Berkeley. “I believe that being a part of research is a huge step toward being a … Continue reading CIRM COMPASS scholar road to becoming a physician

20 Years of CIRM: Building the Workforce

In celebration of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)’s 20th anniversary, we have been reflecting on some of the early projects, particularly the education and training programs, that we supported and their outcomes. In the beginning Today, we’re looking at our first set of grants, which we awarded in 2006 to support training programs … Continue reading 20 Years of CIRM: Building the Workforce

Solano Student’s Life-Saving Bone Marrow Match Begins with One Swab

Image Source: Jose Solorio Jose Solorio, a Solano Community College student and participant in CIRM’s COMPASS training program, has firsthand experience in witnessing the power of stem cells as a donor after he became a bone marrow match. Hands-on research As part of CIRM's COMPASS program, which provides hands‑on research experience across 16 programs statewide … Continue reading Solano Student’s Life-Saving Bone Marrow Match Begins with One Swab