California Institute of Regenerative Medicine: Aditi Desai, MPH, CPH

Healing Through Innovation: How CIRM is Shaping the Future of Medicine

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Aditi Desai is the Community Outreach Manager for the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). She grew up in Orlando, Florida. She earned a BS in psychology and biochemistry at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia and an MPH at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. During her master’s program, she also volunteered with the U.S. Peace Corps in Uganda, where she started her career in health education, promotion, and outreach.

CIRM was established by the people of California to accelerate stem cell, regenerative medicine, and gene therapy research. As part of its mission, CIRM advances transformative treatments for serious diseases while prioritizing equity and access for diverse communities across California and the world. Through its funding programs, CIRM drives innovation, supports the development of critical research infrastructure, and invests in training the next generation of scientists to lead the way in advancing regenerative medicine.