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Our Broad Stem Cell Research Center Training Program provides predoctoral students, postdoctoral scholars and clinical fellows with hands-on experience in the labs of some of the world’s top stem cell researchers. Since 2006, the program has served as a pathway for education and career development that reflects the center's commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in the fields of regenerative medicine and stem cell science.

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2026-2027 BSCRC trainees

A headshot of Lauren Burnett, who is pictured against a dark background wearing a black shirt and a brown blazer. She has long brown hair and is smiling.
Lauren Burnett, D.O.
Cohort: Clinical fellow
Principal investigator: Steven J. Jonas, M.D., Ph.D.
Research areas: Bioengineering & Nanotechnology Cancer & Immunotherapy Cell & Gene Therapy Heart & Lung Diseases
A headshot of Shang-Jung Cheng, who stands smiling in glasses and a black-and-white sweater. She is standing indoors against a white background.
Shang-Jung Cheng, Ph.D.
Cohort: Postdoctoral scholar
Principal investigator: Rosalie Lawrence, Ph.D.
Research areas: Aging & Healthspan Neurological Diseases, Disorders & Injuries
A headshot of Johnny Diaz, who is pictured smiling and wearing a pale blue button-up shirt. He has dark, short hair.
Johnny Diaz
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: Andrew S. Goldstein, Ph.D.
Research areas: Aging & Healthspan Cancer & Immunotherapy Stem Cell Biology
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Rachel Fox
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: Michael F. Wells, Ph.D.
Research areas: Genetics & Genomics Neurological Diseases, Disorders & Injuries
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Sara Frigui
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: Heather Christofk, Ph.D.
Research areas: Cancer & Immunotherapy Stem Cell Biology
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Liang-Wei Huang
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: Kathrin Plath, Ph.D.
Research areas: Genetics & Genomics Reproduction & Infertility Stem Cell Biology
A headshot of Dan Jaklic dressed in a red, white, and black plaid button-up shirt. He is smiling and has dark hair.
Dan Jaklic
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: Aparna Bhaduri, Ph.D.
Research areas: Cancer & Immunotherapy Stem Cell Biology
A headshot of Derek Lee, who is pictured against a black background wearing a striped dress shirt, a striped tie, and a black blazer.
Derek Lee, Ph.D.
Cohort: Postdoctoral scholar
Principal investigator: Lili Yang, Ph.D.
Research areas: Cancer & Immunotherapy Cell & Gene Therapy Stem Cell Biology
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Niloufar Mansooralavi
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: William Lowry, Ph.D.
Research areas: Cancer & Immunotherapy Neurological Diseases, Disorders & Injuries Stem Cell Biology
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Antoni Martija, Ph.D
Cohort: Postdoctoral scholar
Principal investigator: Aparna Bhaduri, Ph.D.
Research areas: Cancer & Immunotherapy Stem Cell Biology
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Vahan Martirosian, Ph.D.
Cohort: Postdoctoral scholar
Principal investigator: Michael Teitell, M.D., Ph.D.
Research areas: Cancer & Immunotherapy Stem Cell Biology
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Kilian Mazaleyrat, Ph.D.
Cohort: Postdoctoral scholar
Principal investigator: April Pyle, Ph.D.
Research areas: Bone & Muscle Diseases & Injuries Cell & Gene Therapy Stem Cell Biology
A headshot of Zachary Olmsted, who is pictured wearing a black blazer over a navy blue button-up shirt and a mahogany tie.
Zachary Olmsted, M.D., Ph.D.
Cohort: Clinical fellow
Principal investigator: Michael Sofroniew M.D., Ph.D.
Research areas: Neurological Diseases, Disorders & Injuries Stem Cell Biology
A headshot of Satchel Stevens, who is dressed in a black button-up shirt and is smiling against a blue background.
Satchel Stevens
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: Gay M. Crooks, M.D.
Research areas: Blood & Immune Diseases Cancer & Immunotherapy Stem Cell Biology
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Miranda Sun
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: D'Juan Farmer, Ph.D.
Research areas: Bone & Muscle Diseases & Injuries Stem Cell Biology
A headshot of Qui Ya Wu, who is smiling and is wearing a white top against a blue background. She also has long brown hair.
Qiu Ya Wu
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: Amander T. Clark, Ph.D.
Research areas: Reproduction & Infertility Stem Cell Biology
A headshot of Yichen Zhu, who stands smiling in a white lab coat and glasses against a background of black curtains.
Yichen Zhu
Cohort: Predoctoral student
Principal investigator: Lili Yang, Ph.D.
Research areas: Cancer & Immunotherapy Cell & Gene Therapy Stem Cell Biology