In celebration of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)’s 20th anniversary, we have been reflecting on some of the early projects we supported and their outcomes.Today, we’re looking at our first set of grants, which we awarded in 2006 to support training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Not long after, CIRM began … Continue reading 20 Years of CIRM: Building the Workforce
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A CIRM Bridges trainee’s unconventional path into regenerative medicine
Image Credit: Gladstone Institutes Josh Nelson, a CIRM Bridges trainee, didn't experience a straightforward path into regenerative medicine. For 20 years, Josh worked in entertainment as a technical director for various theaters in California. Though his career had its exciting moments, it ultimately wasn't fulfilling for him, and he felt that his scientific acumen and … Continue reading A CIRM Bridges trainee’s unconventional path into regenerative medicine
How CIRM’s high school internship program inspired this scientist’s career path
Photos courtesy of Rashi Ranjan Each year, interns and trainees from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) education and training programs celebrate achievements, whether that’s making new discoveries in their cell and gene therapy research or advancing to the next phase of their professional journey. This summer, Rashi Ranjan—a former SPARK high school intern—is … Continue reading How CIRM’s high school internship program inspired this scientist’s career path
The Stem Cellar 