Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Implement SOPs, perform cell culture, and design exploratory research to generate stem cell-derived islets (SC-islets) and/or advance islet cell biology.
Utilize in vivo transplantation models in small and large animals, including nonhuman primates, alongside cell-based assays to assess the characteristics of stem cells and function of SC-islets.
Apply a range of techniques—including gene engineering, gene expression analysis, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics (spatial Seq), and bioinformatics—to investigate the fate of stem cells and differentiated SC-islets, driving advancements in beta cell replacement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute experiments. Present findings internally and externally.
Available Subjects:
- Type 1 diabetes
Eligibility criteria:
- Experience in molecular biology and molecular immunology techniques, including but not limited to gene engineering, single-cell RNA sequencing, and cell lineage tracing.
- Proficiency in cell-based assays such as gene expression analysis (e.g., qPCR, Nanostring) and flow cytometry.
- Familiarity with computational biology and its applications. Experience in differentiating pluripotent stem cells (hESC and/or hiPSC) into functional islets is desirable.
- A proven track record of publications is required.
Application Procedure:
Ji Lei, MD, MBA. Email:
