EUREKA, Calif. — The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has donated $4.4 million to the University of California, Humboldt and launched a shared resource lab on campus to help build a stem cell research network across California. .
“We taught hundreds of students the technical details, bioethics, and biological science basics that are really needed if we are to advance cell therapies that can be used to address unmet medical needs and gain a deeper understanding. We got hands-on training in the principles,” said Dr. Amy Sproles, professor of cell and developmental biology at California State University, Humboldt.
Cal Poly Humboldt is the only school in the CSU system to receive funding.
“The state’s 10 other universities and research institutions will increase the research done here, support research projects, educate students and the community, and also identify ways to advance research. “We plan to launch a shared resource facility that will allow us to collaborate on cell-based treatments and research to help address pressing issues in our region,” Dr. Sproles said.
Faculty and students have access to summer workshops as well as research and teaching opportunities.
“We now have existing research facilities, so we’re starting to start some of the protocols for the new technology that we’re going to bring online here,” Dr. Sproles said.
Leaders say the CIRM Shared Resource Lab will be a groundbreaking collaborative lab. The school is scheduled to open in the fall semester of 2026.
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