The Latest News
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The new award will fund summer research internships for 57 high school students. -
The event, scheduled for April 27-29, aims to foster greater diversity in biomedical research and shine a spotlight on the next generation of scientific leaders. -
After a brief slowdown, Padres Pedal the Cause is ready to ride again. -
Drug Discovery
New COVID-19 drug passes phase 2 clinical trial
The new treatment, developed by Avalo Therapeutics with Sanford Burnham Prebys researchers, can mitigate lung damage and improve survival in COVID patients. -
Drug Discovery
Sanford Burnham Prebys researchers awarded $3.6 million to study antibiotic resistance
The five-year project will utilize an “evolution machine” to shed new light on how bacteria develop antibiotic resistance. -
This year’s most popular research stories include scientific breakthroughs in COVID-19, cancer, schizophrenia and more. -
We caught up with Sanford Burnham Prebys assistant professor Victoria Blaho, Ph.D. to talk about why Lyme disease research is important, the progress being made and the work that remains in studying this strange and burdensome disease. -
Genetic Disorders and Aging
San Diego Nathan Shock Center announces pilot grant awardees
The list of six recipients includes Chiara Nicoletti, a postdoctoral fellow at Sanford Burnham Prebys working in the lab of Pier Lorenzo Puri, M.D. -
Sanford Burnham Prebys is pleased to announce several new appointments to its executive leadership team, fortifying the Institute’s position as a world leader in nonprofit biomedical research. -
The longstanding collaboration between the two organizations aims to combat this growing biomedical crisis by improving the way we treat with antibiotics. -
Children's Health
From child neurology to stem cells: An interview with Evan Snyder
In honor of his recent inclusion in a notable neurology textbook, we interviewed Sanford Burnham Prebys Professor Evan Snyder about how his work in child neurology and social work informed his foundational discoveries in the early history of stem cell research. -
Researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys have been recognized for their influence on the progress of science by being included on Clarivate's 2021 Highly Cited Researchers list.
Living History
NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Earning the NCI designation in 1981 — just five years after its modest start in downtown La Jolla — our Cancer Center truly is "the miracle on Torrey Pines Mesa."
Next Generation
Svasti Haricharan and Brooke Emerling featured in GEN
Svasti Haricharan, Ph.D. and Brooke Emerling, Ph.D. are leveraging cellular signaling to potentially change the way we treat breast cancer.
Living History
Along the road to discovery
It was in 1979 when Eva Engvall asked Erkki Ruoslahti a question that would change their lives forever: "Wouldn't it be great to work in San Diego?"
Next Generation
Graduate student Katja Birker's research doesn't miss a beat
"There is no magic wand to cure congenital heart conditions–we have to do the research."
COVID-19 matching gift campaign
The power of investing in human health
Dinah Ruch is accelerating our COVID-19 efforts with a generous matching gift that doubles all donations dollar for dollar up to $500,000.
Our Partners in Discovery
We can't do it alone
Our annual Rare Disease Day symposium strengthens the global network of families, physicians and researchers to better understand and fight rare diseases in children.
Our Partners in Discovery
Getting to the finish line faster
Thanks to the philanthropic vision of Stuart and Karen Tanz, a unique collaboration seeks new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s.
Our Partners in Discovery
New hope for autoimmune disease
Our partnership with Lilly—centered around a high degree of interaction—has already produced an immune therapy now in clinical trial.
Our Partners in Discovery
A master class in collaboration
Meet T. Denny Sanford, Conrad Prebys and Malin Burnham: three people who know we're stronger when we work together.
