Assistant Prof. of Medicine Ching-Pin Chang was awarded a five year, $3.1 million grant by the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) for stem-cell research.

Chang will investigate the role of stem cells in the narrowing of coronary arteries enlarged by angioplasty.

The grant brings the total amount Stanford researchers have received from CIRM to $94 million.

“We expect these awards to play a significant role in changing the career trajectory of funded researchers, encouraging talented young investigators to pursue careers in stem-cell research,” said CIRM President Alan Trounson in a press release. “I’m pleased that great research has the opportunity for funding.”