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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Neuroscience and Aging
Fruit flies reveal new insights into space travel’s effect on the heart
Scientists identify protein production changes in the space flies that weren’t on the radar of heart researchers—opening new avenues for the treatment of heart disease on Earth. -
Election as an AAAS Fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers. -
Drug Discovery
World’s first: Drug guides stem cells to desired location, improving their ability to heal
Discovery represents a major milestone for regenerative medicine that could help more people benefit from stem cell therapy. -
Neuroscience and Aging
Jerold Chun among world’s most highly cited researchers
Renowned neuroscientist studies the human brain—one of life’s greatest mysteries. -
Drug Discovery
Soft Bones, Inc. awards its 2020 grant to Sanford Burnham Prebys researcher to promote gene therapy advancements in hypophosphatasia
The study objectives look to determine the efficacy of viral vector delivery of mineral-targeted tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP) to treat late onset or adult HPP. -
Molecular changes in cells called fibroblasts may explain why one type of colon cancer doesn’t respond to therapy, according to a new study by Drs. Jorge Moscat-Guillen and Maria Diaz-Meco, adjunct professors at Sanford Burnham Prebys. -
The world may see two coronavirus vaccines before the end of the year. Dr. Carl Ware may have already received a dose. -
As coronavirus cases surge across the country, topping out at a million new cases in less than a week, there’s at least some promising news. -
Our leading COVID-19 researchers give their take on the Pfizer vaccine -
A clinical trial that evaluates the approach for medulloblastoma, the most common malignant pediatric brain tumor, is planned. -
Those who argue that Proposition 14 is no longer necessary unfortunately have a narrow view of stem cell science. -
Get to know the biomedical researchers of the future.
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
ACS awards Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist Research Scholar Grant
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has awarded Brooke Emering, Ph.D., assistant professor in our Cancer, Molecules and Structures Program, a highly competitive Research Scholar Grant.
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.
