The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Scholars program at Gladstone Institutes is focused on advancing research in the areas of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology and gene therapy, with the goal of developing novel treatments for various diseases. 

The program is designed to offer comprehensive training to a diverse cohort of scholars with backgrounds spanning biology, clinical training, and bioengineering; and to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in the pursuit of therapeutic advancements.

The CIRM Scholars program is made possible by funding from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

Program Benefits

  • Scholars are awarded $12,000 that can be used to cover expenses at the Stem Cell Core at Gladstone, as well as miscellaneous research-related project costs, including travel to national meetings and general use reagents.
  • Stipends are based on training and include 10 percent overhead.
  • Scholars are provided with scientific mentorship and career development support.

Eligibility Requirements

CIRM Scholars:

  • Must have a professional doctorate (PhD or MD).

CIRM Clinical Scholars:

  • Must have a MD or equivalent degree and be able to practice medicine in their home country.
  • Clinical trainees may not spend more than 25 percent of their appointment time on clinical duties independent of the CIRM training program.

Program Leadership

Bruce Conklin, MD

Deepak Srivastava, MD

Robert Mahley, MD, PhD

Melanie Ott, MD, PhD

Sudha Krishnamurthy, BDS, PhD

Carina Salaiz, BS

Current CIRM Scholars

Tomo Nishino, MD, PhD
Srivastava Lab

Galih Haribowo, PhD
Jain Lab

Einar Krogsaeter, PhD
Krogan Lab

Oluwole Alese, PhD
Nakamura Lab

Shyam Jinagal, PhD
Srivastava Lab

Akira Kunitomi, MD, PhD
Yamanaka Lab

Yolanda Marti Mateos, PhD
Jain Lab

Marty Yang, PhD
Ramani Lab

Linhan Wang, PhD
Shipman Lab

Jingshing Wu, MD, PhD
Bruneau Lab

Alejandro Gonzalez Delgado, PhD
Shipman Lab

Gokul Ramadoss, BS
Conklin Lab

Program Alumni

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