Don’t forget to register for the 2013 The Atlantic Meets the Pacific
This October, The Atlantic and the University of California, San Diego, will once again host The Atlantic Meets the Pacific—a three-day event for top thought leaders in technology, the sciences, and...
View ArticleKristiina Vuori Appointed to Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Advisory Board
Sanford-Burnham president and interim CEO, Kristiina Vuori, M.D., Ph.D., joined the advisory board of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame at the University of South Florida in Tampa. The Florida...
View ArticleMeet the 2013 Fishman Fund award winners
Five outstanding young scientists comprised a living tribute to the vision of Institute co-founder Lillian Fishman when they received their 2013 Fishman Fund awards at the September 26 prize ceremony....
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“On the Track to Discovery”: 2013 Gala lands in winner’s circle
Terrific friends, top-notch entertainment, and tremendous generosity scored a trifecta at the 2013 Sanford-Burnham “On the Track to Discovery” gala. Held in the heart of horse country at the Del Mar...
View ArticleA word from our president: #GivingTuesday
Dear Friends, At Sanford-Burnham, we know so well that philanthropy has the power to transform lives, raise hopes, and change the world. That’s why it gives me great pleasure, on behalf of everyone at...
View ArticleA new 10-year vision, launched with a landmark gift
Sanford-Burnham’s Board of Trustees today announced it has approved a new 10-year strategic vision to accelerate the Institute’s impact on improving human health. The vision will fortify our leadership...
View ArticleCarol Cox joins Sanford-Burnham as senior vice president of External Relations
We’re excited to announce that Carol Cox has joined Sanford-Burnham as senior vice president of External Relations. In her new role, Carol will be responsible for Sanford-Burnham’s external and...
View ArticlePassing the baton for cancer research
Scientists at our Lake Nona campus today took a very special lunch break. They came together in the Institute’s Lewis Atrium to participate in Siemens’ and Stand Up To Cancer’s (SU2C) The Baton Pass™....
View ArticleKristiina Vuori joins WebMD Board of Directors
We’re excited to share the news that Sanford-Burnham President and Interim CEO Kristiina Vuori, M.D., Ph.D., joined the Board of Directors of WebMD, the leading provider of health information services....
View ArticleSanford-Burnham announces next CEO
We are thrilled to announce that Sanford-Burnham’s Board of Trustees has appointed Perry Nisen, M.D., Ph.D., as the Institute’s chief executive officer and holder of the Donald Bren Chief Executive...
View ArticleSanford-Burnham welcomes five new Trustees
We’re excited to announce the election of five new members to our Board of Trustees. The Board will grow to 21 members with the addition of the new trustees. “I am extremely pleased to welcome these...
View ArticleNational Academy of Inventors names two Sanford-Burnham researchers as...
Two Sanford-Burnham professors have been named Charter Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI): Erkki Ruoslahti, M.D., Ph.D., distinguished professor and former president of Sanford-Burnham,...
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Scientists find a protein that prevents weight gain
New research shows that elevated levels of sarcolipin, a protein found in skeletal muscle, can help prevent diet-induced weight gain. Scientists believe the discovery may provide a new to approach...
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Sanford-Burnham researchers identify a new target for treating drug-resistant...
Research that identifies new targets to treat drug resistant melanoma may improve patient outcomes.
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Novel model for cardiomyopathy paves the way for new therapies
A new fruit fly model for cardiomyopathy may lead to much needed treatments for the deadly heart condition that results in abnormal heart function.
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Stem cell model reveals molecular cues critical to neurovascular unit formation
Using human embryonic stem cells, researchers created a model that allows them to track cellular behavior during the earliest stages of human development in real-time. The model reveals how autonomic...
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Research offers a new approach to improving HIV vaccines
Researchers identify a molecule that recognizes HIV and initiates an immune response. The findings could help improve the efficacy of HIV vaccines to prevent infection.
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Scientists find a protein that prevents weight gain
New research shows that elevated levels of sarcolipin, a protein found in skeletal muscle, can help prevent diet-induced weight gain. Scientists believe the discovery may provide a new to approach...
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Sanford-Burnham researchers identify a new target for treating drug-resistant...
Research that identifies new targets to treat drug resistant melanoma may improve patient outcomes.
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Novel model for cardiomyopathy paves the way for new therapies
A new fruit fly model for cardiomyopathy may lead to much needed treatments for the deadly heart condition that results in abnormal heart function.
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