Fundamental Research
Understanding basic biology and the cause of human disease
Translational Research
Advancing research to clinical breakthroughs for patients through drug discovery and collaborations
Education & Training
Cultivating the next generation of scientists through our graduate school, postdoctoral training programs and fellowships
The Latest News
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Alexandre Colas has been awarded $1.9 million to use stem cell technology with a novel high-resolution screening platform to identify drugs that restore cardiac rhythm in atrial fibrillation. -
Study suggests a gene therapy may be a safe and effective single-dose treatment for hypophosphatasia. -
Genetic Disorders and Aging
Enzyme therapy helps rebuild teeth
Study in mice suggests a new approach to treating periodontal disease. -
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention. -
Testing may identify patients who benefit from early HER2-targeted therapy. -
Study further supports targeting lipid kinases as potential therapy for cancer. -
Victoria Blaho, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Immunity and Pathogenesis Program, has received the first-ever Lina M. Obeid Award for her promising research on the biology of sphingolipids. -
These targets could be key in designing treatments for advanced colon, breast and ovarian cancers. -
Research pinpoints interferon stimulating genes that control SARS-CoV-2 replication. -
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have shown that two existing drug candidates—JAK inhibitors and Mepron—hold potential as treatments for a deadly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) subtype that is more common in children. -
Genetic Disorders and Aging
Graduate student awarded American Heart Association Fellowship
The heart is the core of life, and for Ph.D. graduate student Katja Birker, it’s the foundation for the beginning of a career. -
The Conrad Prebys Foundation provides $3 million to Robert Wechsler-Reya, Ph.D., and his team of researchers to advance a potential drug to treat medulloblastoma—the most common malignant brain tumor in children.
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
Victoria Blaho receives prestigious Lina M. Obeid Award
Victoria Blaho, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Immunity and Pathogenesis Program, has received the first-ever Lina M. Obeid Award for her promising research on the biology of sphingolipids.
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.
