The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is the first-ever taxpayer-funded agency in the US and one of the world’s largest institutes of its kind dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative cell and gene therapies. CIRM is dedicated to fulfilling its mission by funding groundbreaking research and driving the development of treatments for a diverse array of diseases.However, CIRM’s work extends beyond laboratories and clinics. The Agency has launched education and training programs to inspire the next generation of scientists, established infrastructure to provide researchers with the tools for success, and championed patient access and community outreach programs. Our mission is to accelerate world-class science to deliver transformative regenerative medicine treatments in an equitable manner to a diverse California and world.