Our Partners
The SJSU SCILL consortium with the collaborative effort of Stanford University, UC Santa Cruz, Amgen, SRI International, Neurona, NeuCyte, etc. prepare and train graduate-level students in stem cell research.
The Host Institutions offer a diverse array of research interests in Regenerative Medicine with the state-of-the-art-technology. Each institution works closely with the interns to provide them with experience and laboratory skills that will allow them to take advantage of career opportunities in stem cell research.
Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Institute at Stanford University
The Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Institute at Stanford University was established in 2003 to build on Stanford's leadership in stem cell science and to set the foundations for the creation of a new field of science: regenerative medicine. Under the direction of renowned stem cell researcher Dr. Irving Weissman, the institute is devoted to exploring the how stem cells are created, the mechanisms by which they are regulated and how they devolve into specialized cells.
Institute for the Biology of Stem Cells at UC Santa Cruz
Stem cell research at Institute for the Biology of Stem Cells at UC Santa Cruz focuses on the basic biological systems operating in the processes of self-renewal and differentiation of stem cells.
Stem cells hold great promise for curing or mitigating the effects of many diseases and injuries. But before a single clinical trial can commence, basic research must take place to uncover the pathways, mechanisms, and cellular effects of potential stem-cell-based cures. Basic research is also needed to overcome technological hurdles, such as how to ensure that stem cells work effectively when injected into a living organism. Investment in basic research of the kind done at the IBSC is an essential step toward stem-cell-based cures.
The Center for Biomolecular Science & Engineering administers the UCSC Institute for the Biology of Stem Cells.
SRI International
For 75 years, SRI has led the discovery and design of ground-breaking products, technologies and industries – collaborating across technical and scientific disciplines to generate real innovation and create high value for our clients.
Neurona Therapeutics
Neurona Therapeutics is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company that was founded by four leading-edge neuroscientists and stem cell pioneers at The University of California, San Francisco. We are focused on the discovery and development of cell-based therapies to treat intractable neurological disease.
NeuCyte
Bridging the drug discovery path with translatable neuroscience. NeuCyte is an innovative biotechnology company focused on CNS drug discovery.
Amgen
Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses.
Tenaya Therapeutics
Tenaya Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to a bold mission: to discover, design, develop and deliver curative therapies that address the underlying drivers of heart disease.
Exir Bio
Exir Bio is modernizing drug discovery. Their mission is to replace, reduce and refine the use of monkeys in boimedical research.
Internship Coordinators
Internship Coordinators provide onsite coordination and supervision for students during their year-long research internship. Coordinators make sure that interns are added to assurance forms and protocols and overall supervise the intern performance and adaptability to the internship lab. Coordinators keep close communication with SJSU mentors to optimize interns performance and satisfaction of both interns and internship lab mentors and PI’s.
Each institution has unique internship opportunities and requirements. It is the Internship Coordinator’s responsibility to assure knowledge and experience in a variety of techniques and to manage the unique opportunities and requirements during the year-long internship.
Cynthia Klein
Stanford University
TBD
University of California Santa Cruz
Dr. Wayne Poon
NeuCyte
Dr. Roland Wu
Amgen
Dr. Danuta Sastre
SRI International
Dr. Michael Watson
Neurona Therapeutics
Dr. Morteza Roodgar
Exir Bio
TBD
Tenaya Therapeutics
Internship Mentors
The Internship research mentors provide in-depth research internship experiences for the students. They have primary responsibility for development and performance of each student’s research plan, and guidance in preparation of the internship research report.
Stanford University
Dr. Eugene Butcher
Professor
Dr. Michael Clarke
Professor
Dr. Kyle Loh
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hiromitsu Nakauchi
Professor
Dr. Max Diehn
Professor
Dr. Agnieszka Czechowicz
Assistant Professor
Dr. Michael Longaker
Professor
Dr. Ravi Majeti
Professor
Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto
Professor
Dr. Theo Palmer
Professor
Dr. Mathew Porteus
Professor
Dr. Maria-Grazia Roncarola
Professor
Dr. Julien Sage
Professor
Dr. Birgitt Schuele
Associate Professor (Researcher)
Dr. Vittorio Sebastiano
Associate Professor
Dr. Alice Bertaina
Associate Professor
Dr. Irving Weissman
Professor
Dr. Marius Wernig
Professor
Dr. Albert Wu
Assistant Professor
Dr. Fan Yang
Associate Professor
University of California, Santa Cruz
Dr. Bin Chen
Professor
Dr. Camilla Forsberg
Professor
Dr. Sofie Salama
Professor
Dr. Daniel Kim
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ali Shariati
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shaheen Sikandar
Assistant Professor
Neurona Therapeutics
Dr. Michael Watson
Associate Director, Assay Development and Quality Control
Amgen
Dr. Roland Wu, MD
Scientist
SRI International
Dr. Danuta Sastre, Ph.D.
Program Director, Biology
Exir Bio
Dr. Morteza Roodgar
Chief Scientific Advisor
NeuCyte
Dr. Wayne Poon
Head of Neuroscience
Tenaya
TBD
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