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Stem Cell Research Personal Statement

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I am interested in academic medicine with a heavy concentration in translational research. Academic medicine would allow me to continue my passion for teaching by educating and mentoring aspiring physicians. My research interest lies in regenerative medicine, specifically using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in order to discover innovative cures for patients. As a researching physician, I want to change the face of medicine by using iPSCs to model diseases, 3D print transplantable tissue, and prevent organ rejection through decellularization and recellularization of organs. Stem cell research allows physicians to solve the root problem of the disease rather than simply treating the symptoms. My lifelong goal is revolutionize transplant
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