The goal of this training program is to produce independent investigators capable of sustaining productive research programs studying the molecular & cellular aspects of stem cell biology & the use of stem cell products in patient care.
The next generation of leaders
Become a Regenerative Medicine Trainee
Prior to their appointment, Predoctoral Trainees supported by this T32 will receive initial training through the comprehensive interdisciplinary first year graduate curriculum provided by the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, which focuses on normal cell biology, followed by aberrant cell biology (pathology). Postdoctoral Fellows with a thorough grounding in these areas will be appointed to the T32 upon their successful completion of a competitive application process, and their sponsorship by an affiliated mentor.
Application Process
Eligible Trainees, both pre-and-post doctoral, must be United States citizens or Permanent Residents, firmly committed to a career in the research of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
Applicants, with the sponsorship of their mentor, must submit the following documents to the Program Administrator:
- One page description of the proposed research project (subject to change after appointment)
- CV
- Declaration of citizenship
- Academic records from immediate previous or current degree program
- Standardized test scores (MCAT, GRE, NBMLE)
- 3 Reference Letters
The program’s Executive Committee will consider the following aspects of each application to assess the candidate’s level of excellence & career commitment:
- Basic research lab experience at the undergraduate, graduate and/or medical school/residency level
- Refereed publications at the undergraduate, graduate and/or medical school/residency level
- Productive research experiences at the pre-doctoral level
- Scholarly excellence in formal course programming
- Excellence in standardized testing (MCAT, GRE, NBMLE)
- Interview with the Program’s Executive Committee
- Letters of Reference
Predoctoral Trainees
Predoctoral Trainees appointed to this T32 will have first been admitted to the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences. After they have completed initial training and selected an advanced concentration and chosen their doctoral committee chair, they will be eligible to apply for this T32.
Trainee | Name, Degree, & Mentor | Current Position & Employer | Training Grant Support and Future Honors/Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ruben Garcia-Vazquez Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Edward Scott | Current PhD Student Genetics University of Florida | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2018-Present |
 | Alexandra Wiscovitch Bonilla Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Martin Cohn | Current PhD Student Genetics University of Florida | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2018-Present |
 | Gabriel Prado Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Jonathan Licht | Current PhD Student Cancer Biology University of Florida | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2018-Present |
 | Theodore Drashansky Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Dorina Avram | Current PhD Student Immunology & Microbiology University of Florida | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2016-Present |
 | A. Katherine Rodgers, PhD 2018 Mentored by Dr. Edward Scott | Postdoctoral Scholar Biology University of Kentucky | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2015-2018 |
 | Jared Stees, PhD 2016 Mentored by Dr. Jorg Bungert and Dr. Suming Huang | Research Associate RAPiD Genomics | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2015-2016 |
 | Janine Gilkes, PhD 2015 Mentored by Dr. Coy Heldermon | Scientific Alliance Manager of Global Accounts MilliporeSigma | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2011-2015 |
 | Leylah Drusbosky, PhD 2015 Mentored by Dr. Christopher Cogle | Medical Science Liaison Nant Health | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2011-2015 |
 | David Lopez, PhD 2015 Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Edward Scott | Medical Science Liaison Actelion | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2011-2015 |
 | Daniel Silver, PhD 2012 Mentored by Dr. Dennis Steindler | Research Fellow Lerner Research Institute Cleveland Clinic | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2008-2011 Awarded CA F32 in 2017 |
 | Sushrusha Nayak, PhD 2010 Mentored by Dr. Roland Herzog | Senior Scientist Swedish Orphan Biovitrum | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2008-2010 |
 | Houda Darwiche Pruitt, PhD 2009 Mentored by Dr. Bryon Petersen | Senior Training Specialist Biotility University of Florida | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2008-2009 |
Predoctoral Fellows
Postdoctoral Fellows appointed to this T32 will have first selected a mentor and a research topic in the area of regenerative medicine.
Trainee | Name, Degree, & Mentor | Current Position & Employer | Training Grant Support and Future Honors/Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Barbara Perez, PhD 2017 Mentored by Dr. Barry Byrne | Current Postdoctoral Fellow Child Health Research Institute University of Florida | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2018-Present T32 NS Fellow, 2015-2017 |
 | Bhavita Patel, PhD 2013 Mentored by Dr. Robert Hromas | Family Caregiver | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2016-2017 |
 | Natalie Fredette, PhD 2015 Mentored by Dr. Naohiro Terada | Scientist I Translational Biology BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2015-2017 |
 | Brian Reinert, PhD 2010 Mentored by Dr. Robert Hromas | Transitioning from Research to Web Development | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2014-2016 |
 | Xiaodong Cheng, PhD 1994 Mentored by Dr. William May | Professor Integrative Biology & Pharmacology University of Texas Health Science Center | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2014-2015 |
 | Ashley Seifert, PhD 2009 Mentored by Dr. Martin Cohn and Dr. Malcolm Maden | Assistant Professor Biology University of Kentucky | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2009-2012 Awarded AR R01 in 2017 |
 | Liya Pi, PhD 2005 Mentored by Dr. Bryon Petersen and Dr. Edward Scott | Research Assistant Professor Child Health Research Institute University of Florida | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2009-2012 Awarded AK K01 in 2018 |
 | Sara Patterson, PhD 2008 Mentored by Dr. Martin Cohn | Manger of Clinical Analytics & Curation The Jackson Laboratory | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2009 |
 | Joseph Carpentino, PhD 2007 Mentored by Dr. Tetsuo Ashizawa | Manager of Business Development Drug Discovery Takara Bio USA, Inc. | T32 DK074367 Fellow, 2008-2009 |