Novel Biosensor Uses DNA ‘Barcodes’ to Uncover Disease Signals in Cells
Inspired by bacterial biology, the Gladstone-developed “Detectron” opens up new possibilities for disease research and potentially treatments.
Graduate Students
Gladstone provides an outstanding training environment for graduate students pursuing their PhD or MD/PhD, primarily at UC San Francisco but also at other leading institutions, including Stanford and UC Berkeley.
Graduate students are central to the research and discovery that happens at Gladstone, and we’re committed to supporting their growth every step of the way.
Our graduate student training program focuses on building a strong scientific foundation, hands-on research experience, and the professional skills needed to launch a successful career in science.
Shu Zhang, a graduate student in the Pollard Lab shares what makes Gladstone special—a community of brilliant, kind people united by a shared mission to understand and cure disease.
Gladstone GO
We help our graduate students hit the ground running and support them throughout their training. The Graduate Organization (GO), a student-run Gladstone association, provides mentorship, team-building, and career-building opportunities to complement your scientific training while at Gladstone.
We Train Students from These UC San Francisco PhD Programs
Bioengineering (Joint UCSF/UC Berkeley Program) (opens in a new tab)
Biological and Medical Informatics (opens in a new tab)
Biomedical Sciences (opens in a new tab)
Biophysics (opens in a new tab)
Chemistry and Chemical Biology (opens in a new tab)
Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (opens in a new tab)
Immunology (opens in a new tab)
Neuroscience (opens in a new tab)
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics (opens in a new tab)
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The 2026 Ogawa-Yamanaka Stem Cell Prize Awarded to Jun Takahashi
Takahashi is recognized for his pioneering work translating iPS cell technology into a clinically approved therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
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