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How CIRM supports patients and their families in clinical trials September 10, 2026
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 […]
First-generation graduate career path in cell and gene therapies to fight cancer September 2, 2026
Gisselle Contreras’s parents beam with pride at all she’s achieved. “I’ve exceeded their expectations,” said Contreras. Gisselle Contreras’s parents beam with pride at all she’s achieved. A graduate of California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in molecular biology, she’s the first person in her family to earn a college degree. She’s researching gene and cell therapies to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive […]
Marguerite Casillas gives patients a voice to make science stronger August 26, 2026
For about half an hour, Marguerite Casillas broke the spell cast by speakers discussing transcription factors, recombinant DNA, and other scientific breakthroughs. She reminded an audience of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scientists at a California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) trainee networking conference what their work is ultimately about. “Behind every sample, every data point is a […]