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CIRM Scholars Program
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Scholars program at Gladstone Institutes is focused on advancing research in the areas of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell 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.
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
Melanie Ott, MD, PhD
Deepak Srivastava, MD
Sudha Krishnamurthy, BDS, PhD
Robert Mahley, MD, PhD
Carina Salaiz, BS
Current CIRM Scholars
Yuqian An, PhD
Alexanian LabQuinn Cowan, PhD
Conklin LabAlisa Dietl, MD, PhD
Pelka LabRosmely Hernandez, PhD
Marson LabYaqiao Li, PhD
Huang LabBria Macklin, PhD
Conklin LabNikolaos Poulis, PhD
Srivastava LabMatthew Stevenson, PhD
Theodoris LabYasuhiro Tsukamoto, MD
Yamanaka LabMie Yamanaka, MD
Yamanaka Lab
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Requests for applications will be announced once a year. The program is open only to current postdoctoral researchers at Gladstone.
In Partnership with CIRM
The CIRM Scholars program is made possible by funding from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
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