Upcoming events
Past events
Vision of a New Cancer Center
August 7, 202312:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT
Robert A. Winn, M.D.
VCU Massey Cancer Center
VCU Massey Cancer Center
Open Inclusion: Gender, Identity, and Feeling Valued
June 29, 202311:30 am - 12:30 pm PT
T.J. Tallie, Ph.D.
University of San Diego
University of San Diego
Rising Stars Symposium 2023
May 4, 20239:00 am - 6:00 pm PT
A valuable career and professional development opportunity, this event showcases the biomedical research of exceptional scientists nearing the completion of their doctoral degree or in all stages of postdoctoral training.
Stepping Into Freedom: What is Juneteenth and How Does it Resonate with Us Today?
June 21, 202212:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT
T.J. Tallie, Ph.D.
University of San Diego
University of San Diego
Rising Stars Symposium 2022
April 28, 20229:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
A valuable career and professional development opportunity, this event showcases the biomedical research of exceptional scholars nearing the completion of their doctoral degree or in the early stages of postdoctoral training.
A Molecular Biologist's View of Implicit Bias
February 7, 202210:00 am - 11:00 am PT
How can research and educational institutions overcome difficulties in attracting and retaining individuals from underrepresented groups?
Transferable lessons on DEI, from industry to academia
December 15, 202111:00 am - 12:00 pm PT
Marisa Sanchez, Ph.D., Paula Toto, Ph.D., and Ryan Esquejo, Ph.D.
Education & Training DEI Committee Special Seminar
April 28, 202111:00 am - 12:00 pm PT
Cornelius Taabazuing, Ph.D. and Yvette Yien, Ph.D.
Mathematical Modeling of Immune Cell Activation in Cancer
February 24, 202111:00 am - 12:00 pm PT
Stacey D. Finley, Ph.D.
University of Southern California
University of Southern California
DEI News
Sanford Burnham Prebys Cancer Center earns merit extension from NCI
August 9, 2023Sanford Burnham Prebys’ Cancer Center has received a rare and prestigious Merit Extension Award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), recognizing and rewarding its earlier accomplishments as well as current research plans. The award extends the center’s current 5-year Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) for an additional two years.
San Diego Pride is this week. We asked: Why are LGBTQ+ people the “invisible minority” in STEM?
July 11, 2023Conversations around diversity and inclusion are abundant in academic institutions, but one group in particular—the LGBTQ+ community—is frequently left out of those conversations.
Back by popular demand: The Rising Stars Symposium at Sanford Burnham Prebys
May 17, 2023The annual event aims to foster greater diversity in biomedical research and shine a spotlight on the next generation of scientific leaders.
STEM Shadow Day gives diverse students an inside look at Sanford Burnham Prebys
December 2, 2022The day included lab tours for prospective graduate students and workshops for local high school students, all from underrepresented backgrounds
Sanford Burnham Prebys raises flag for Pride Month
June 13, 2022Scientists and staff from across the Institute gathered to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at Sanford Burnham Prebys by attending a Pride flag raising ceremony
Sanford Burnham Prebys hosts inaugural Rising Stars Symposium
May 10, 2022The three-day postdoctoral recruitment event provided professional development, leadership training, networking opportunities and mentorship sessions.
New CIRM grant to fund research internships for underrepresented high school students
January 25, 2022The new award will fund summer research internships for 57 high school students.
Sanford Burnham Prebys to host first Rising Stars Symposium
January 25, 2022The 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.
