First ISCRM fellow, Djelli Berisha, from 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell
Sophomore Djelli Berisha has become the first 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell student to receive a fellowship through 56³Ô¹ÏÍø's Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) fellowship program intended to launch careers and expand opportunities in stem cell research. This state-funded fellowship offers an all-around career boost that includes a stipend, waived tuition, benefits, speaking opportunities, and a chance to participate in public outreach initiatives.

Bryan White, Senior Lecturer, Biological Sciences, worked with ISCRM to ensure that one summer fellowship slot was reserved specifically for a 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell undergraduate student. According to White, “the goal of 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell's participation is to pick an exceptional young undergraduate student in their sophomore year who might not have felt traditionally represented in science…” , featuring both Berisha and White.