SPARK student intern Simran O. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is dedicated to building a diverse and highly skilled workforce to support the growing regenerative medicine economy right here in California. One way we do this is through our SPARK educational internship program. The SPARK awards—also known as the Summer Program to Accelerate … Continue reading CIRM’s SPARK internship hands-on training in stem cell research for high school students
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Next-generation regenerative science workforce
Bridges scholars presenting their research posters to CIRM team members and other scientists Regenerative medicine is a diverse, rapidly evolving field that draws on expertise from biologists, engineers, and clinicians. Building a skilled workforce As the field advances, it needs a highly trained workforce to translate discoveries into patient care. That’s why a key goal … Continue reading Next-generation regenerative science workforce
Training a diverse group of future scientists
Students in CIRM's Bridges program showing posters of their work If you have read the headlines lately, you’ll know that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge impact on the shipping industry. Container vessels are forced to sit out at anchor for a week or more because there just aren’t enough dock workers to unload … Continue reading Training a diverse group of future scientists
Learning life lessons in the lab
Rohan Upadhyay, CIRM SPARK student 2021 One of the most amazing parts of an amazing job is getting to know the students who take part in CIRM’s SPARK (Summer Program to Accelerate Regenerative Medicine Knowledge) program. It’s an internship giving high school students, that reflect the diversity of California, a chance to work in a … Continue reading Learning life lessons in the lab
SPARK Students Show the Future of Science is in Good Hands
Dr. Kelly Shepard, SPARK program director The past year tested us all. The pandemic changed how we work, learn, and connect. Yet it also revealed something encouraging: the next generation of scientists is ready to meet challenges head-on. We saw that firsthand during CIRM's SPARK Conference. SPARK, or the Summer Program to Accelerate Regenerative Medicine … Continue reading SPARK Students Show the Future of Science is in Good Hands
A future scientist’s journey
All this week we have been highlighting blogs from our SPARK (Summer Program to Accelerate Regenerative medicine Knowledge) students. SPARK gives high school students a chance to spend their summer working in a world class stem cell research facility here in California. In return they write about their experiences and what they learned. The standard … Continue reading A future scientist’s journey
Mind altering, life changing experience in stem cell lab
This week we are featuring the best blogs from our SPARK (Summer Program to Accelerate Regenerative medicine Knowledge) students. SPARK gives high school students a chance to spend their summer working in a world class stem cell research facility here in California. In return they write about their experiences and what they learned. The blog … Continue reading Mind altering, life changing experience in stem cell lab
Next generation of stem cell scientists leave their mark
One of the favorite events of the year for the team here at CIRM is our annual SPARK (Summer Program to Accelerate Regenerative Medicine Knowledge) conference. This is where high school students, who spent the summer interning at world class stem cell research facilities around California, get to show what they learned. It’s always an … Continue reading Next generation of stem cell scientists leave their mark
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
UC Davis Stem Cell Director Jan Nolta Shares Her Thoughts on the Importance of Mentoring Young Scientists
Jan Nolta is a scientific rockstar. She is a Professor at UC Davis and the Director of the Stem Cell Program at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Her lab’s research is dedicated to developing stem cell-based treatments for Huntington’s disease (HD). Jan is a tireless advocate for both stem cell and HD research and … Continue reading UC Davis Stem Cell Director Jan Nolta Shares Her Thoughts on the Importance of Mentoring Young Scientists