Project Objective: Other (only use for Training, Conference, or other non research/development grants)
CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy Training Grant
California is a leader in advancing stem cell and regenerative medical research and programs that create a pipeline for the training and development of the next generation of stem cell scientists in the field, which are critically needed. Our program provides an opportunity to diverse college students to receive high quality technical training, mentorship, and […]
Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy at Pasadena City College
This project will support further development of an existing stem cell biology training program featuring varied internship opportunities at established host institutions, a rigorous curriculum, substantive auxiliary training, and advanced stem cell techniques coursework. Based upon their demographics (79% minorities, 47% low-income, and 45% first-generation), extensive experience in biotechnology training, and an effective current internship […]
Stem Cell Scholars- from Basic Research to Clinical Translation: training a diverse pool of students in the lab, engaging them in patient and healthcare activities, motivating them to educate their immediate community and enabling them for careers in …
The Stem Cell Scholars from Basic Research to Clinical Translation training program has the following four components to ensure its success and provide a great benefit both to the students and the community that our campus serves. 1.Courses to prepare the students for research internships. Students will be trained in both the theoretical and practical […]
Stem Cell Scientist Training Program
The main focus of the CSUN-UCLA Stem Cell Scientist Training Program is heavily weighted on goal-oriented practical laboratory training experience in stem cell biology and stem cell-based patient therapies. Our program is integrated with educational, ethical, and guidance features for highly qualified and culturally diverse senior undergraduate students. Our internship-host institution provides mentors who are […]
Stem Cell Training Enhancement Program with a focus on Translational Research
The proposed project will build on an existing robust stem cell technician training in place at the home institution by expanding and enhancing student training with a translational focus through the implementation of eight (8) internship experiences each year, as well as a range of other support activities. Specifically, the proposed project will: 1. Offer […]
Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy at Pasadena City College
The proposed CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research and Therapy Award will support further development of an existing stem cell biology training program that includes a wide range of internship opportunities, a rigorous curriculum, substantive auxiliary training opportunities, and stem cell techniques coursework at a CIRM-funded Shared Research Laboratory. Based upon the applicant institution’s demographics […]
CIRM 2.0 Bridges Training Program
In 2004 the people of California, recognizing the significance and potential of stem cell therapies for treatment of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, etc., passed proposition 71 to fund stem cell research and development of stem cell therapies. The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) was established to manage the funds, plan and execute […]
SCILL- Stem Cell Internships in Laboratory-based Learning
The Lead Institution’s Stem Cell Internships in Laboratory-based Learning (SCILL) is a consortium of scientists, faculty and administrative leaders from six institutions who have made a commitment to train students at the graduate level for careers in stem cell biology. Graduates from this program will advance and accelerate stem cell therapies, and increase community awareness […]
CIRM Bridges 2.0: Training the Next Generation of Stem Cell Scientists
We are a large, urban university serving a highly diverse student population. Our proposed program would support 10 master’s-level trainees annually from two different master’s program in Biology: a Masters of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology with an emphasis in Stem Cell Biology (the “MS program”) and a Professional Science Masters with a concentration […]
Strengthening the Pipeline of Master’s-level Scientific and Laboratory Personnel in Stem Cell Research
The applicant institution will partner with a CIRM Major Facility to create a comprehensive curricular program that will produce 50 masters degree graduates with the scientific foundation, research experience, practical laboratory skills and motivation to pursue careers in stem cell research. Graduates of the masters program will develop knowledge and skills suitable for basic research […]