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 Maya Singh shares how the program helped paved the way for her career as a physician
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How a childhood condition sparked a career in regenerative medicine
CIRM Scholar Dongwei Sun, PhD (left), with his mentor Huinan Liu, PhD, professor of bioengineering at the University of California, Riverside. As a child, Dongwei Sun underwent a medical treatment that left his lower limbs weak and occasionally numb. "This inspired my dedication to develop biomedical technologies that can prevent, treat, and potentially cure debilitating … Continue reading How a childhood condition sparked a career in regenerative medicine
ICYMI – From Undergratuate to Hero: Solano Student’s Life-Saving Bone Marrow Match Begins with One Swab
Image Source: Jose Solorio At the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), we believe stem cells have the potential to change lives. 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. As part of CIRM's COMPASS program, … Continue reading ICYMI – From Undergratuate to Hero: Solano Student’s Life-Saving Bone Marrow Match Begins with One Swab
The Stem Cellar 