| CIRM Issues for 2010: From Klein to Cash Flow to Conflicts
December 17, 2009 at 3:00 pm
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| | Money, manpower and performance – all are some of the top issues facing the $3 billion California stem cell agency in 2010.They are not the only major issues confronting the 29 men and women who – as its directors – are charged with giving away the cash and ensuring that the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine stays on course.But all the challenges will surface more or less prominently |
| Sacramento Bee: CIRM is 'petri dish for patronage'
December 17, 2009 at 9:28 am
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| | The leading newspaper in the California capital today deplored the $150,000 salary increase for Art Torres, co-vice chairman of the California stem cell agency.The Sacramento Bee said the pay is "the latest example of how people who owe their livelihood to California's taxpayers refuse to share their pain."The Bee's editorial was headlined, "Institute is a petri dish for patronage."The Bee said |
| The Dark Side of Financing Stem Cell Research
December 17, 2009 at 1:26 am
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| | Every day of the year, the California stem cell agency is racking up "hidden" costs of about $192,000. By the time CIRM gives away its allotted $3 billion, those "hidden" costs will soar to about $600,000 a day.The expenses are the dark side of paying for scientific research with borrowed money – in this case California state bonds. That's what CIRM uses to pay the hundreds of researchers it is |
| Job Opening at CIRM for Administrative Assistant
December 16, 2009 at 11:15 pm
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| | Looking for a new job? The California stem cell agency is seeking an administrative assistant at pay level that tops out at $77,100 annually.The successful job applicant would be working for the vice president of operations and also the general counsel.A bachelor's degree and four years experience are necessary, but a science background is not required. The deadline for applications is Dec. 29. | | | 
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