A year ago, Sam and his wife knew little about clinical trials, experimental therapies, or a rare, aggressive brain cancer known as diffuse midline glioma. Since their 6-year-old daughter was diagnosed a few months ago, they've become experts. "I wouldn't have known about any of it," said Sam. "It's so rare — maybe 300 cases … Continue reading How CIRM supports patients and their families in clinical trials
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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
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