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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The grant is often a career-launching award for “rising stars” in cancer research -
Drug Discovery
Sanford Burnham Prebys announces research agreement with Lilly for COVID-19 antibody research
Neutralizing antibodies have the potential for both prevention and treatment of COVID-19. -
The findings could spur development of new therapies the historically difficult to treat cancer. -
Long-time supporter Dinah Conyers Ruch discusses the impact of giving to biomedical research—especially COVID-19 efforts. -
Neuroscience and Aging
Scientists uncover new genetic mutations linked to autism spectrum disorder
The study opens new research avenues for the condition. -
Called “shock and kill,” the approach aims to activate and then eliminate all dormant HIV. -
The study reveals two druggable targets that hold promise as treatments that stop pancreatic cancer’s spread. -
Children's Health
New test for rare disease identifies children who may benefit from simple supplement
The nutritional supplement has dramatically improved the lives of other children with the rare metabolic disorder. -
Drug Discovery
First map of proinsulin’s “social network” reveals new drug target for type 2 diabetes
Study reveals previously unknown protein that helps proinsulin fold and opens new avenues for diabetes research. -
Our namesake shares why supporting biomedical research is more important than ever before. -
San Diego scientists are using "mini lungs" to understand how COVID-19 impacts the lungs of people with varying backgrounds and conditions. -
The discovery is expected to lead to a clinical trial to test the benefits of the treatment in patients.
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
AACR selects Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist as NextGen Star
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has named Cosimo Commisso, Ph.D., assistant professor in our NCI-designated Cancer Center, as a NextGen Star.
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.
