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Philanthropy’s Role in Advancing mRNA Technology
Maintaining mRNA’s momentum will require continued investment, effective collaboration, and philanthropic contributions, Dr. Thomas Conlon of Michelson Philanthropies said on a panel at the Milken Institute’s Future of Health Summit.
Dr. Paul Bastard Says Support Early-Career Scientists
In a recent Science podcast, Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology recipient Dr. Paul Bastard discussed his groundbreaking research on Covid deaths and advocated for increased funding for young scientists.
Progress in Vaccine Development for Infectious Diseases
Michelson Philanthropies celebrated this year's winners of its Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants and Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology during a Keystone Symposia conference: Progress in Vaccine Development for Infectious Diseases. Watch the full event.
Breakthroughs in Immunology Require a ‘Field of Dreams’ Research Center, Dr. Gary Michelson Says on Science Podcast
A massive immunology research center housing scientists could house different specialists working together on a common project.
The Case for Supporting Early-Career Researchers to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Find Cures
Today is the International Day of Immunology, a global celebration of immunology and an opportunity to educate the general public about the important role immunologists play. The three recipients of the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology presented their groundbreaking work in a recent virtual award ceremony.
Groundbreaking Early-Career Scientists Present Research Proposals During the 2021 Michelson Prizes Ceremony
The Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project awarded the 2021 Michelson Prizes to Dr. Camila Consiglio of Karolinska Institutet, Dr. Rong Ma of Emory University, and Dr. Nicholas Wu of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign during a recent virtual ceremony hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Laurie Garrett.
Dr. Scott Biering Investigates the Role of Viral Proteins
Dr. Scott Biering, a finalist for the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize wrote about a conserved flavivirus protein that holds potential as a target for versatile vaccines and therapies.
Dr. Lisa Wagar: Immune Reponses to Viruses and Vaccines
Dr. Lisa Wagar, a finalist for the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize, researches translational human immunology and the use of organoids to understand the complex interactions that occur between immune cells upon vaccination and infection in humans.
Inaugural Recipient of the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology Explores Disparity of COVID Severity
On February 24, Michelson Philanthropies and AAAS/Science awarded Dr. Paul Bastard with the inaugural Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology, a $30,000 grant for transformative research in human immunology, for his work on COVID severity.
Dr. Rong Ma, 2021 Michelson Prizes Recipient
2021 Michelson Prize recipient Dr. Rong Ma says the award will serve as a catalyst to provide the freedom she needs to advance her research.
Dr. Camila Consiglio, 2021 Michelson Prizes Recipient
2021 Michelson Prize recipient Dr. Camila Consiglio says the award will advance her research into how sex hormones impact the immune system of Swedish citizens who are undergoing sex reassignment therapy over time.
Dr. Nicholas C. Wu, 2021 Michelson Prizes Recipient
2021 Michelson Prize recipient Dr. Nicholas Wu says the award will help advance his high-risk/high-reward research on the influenza virus.
2021 Michelson Prizes Push New Frontiers in Human Immunology
The Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project proudly recognize three outstanding early career researchers with the 2021 Michelson Prizes award: Dr. Camila Consiglio of Karolinska Institutet; Dr. Rong Ma of Emory University; and Dr. Nicholas Wu of the University of Illinois.
‘Push the Boundaries’: 2020 Michelson Prize Winners on How the Award Advanced Their High-Risk/High-Reward Research
As the Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project (HIP) gear up to announce the latest winners of the 2021 Michelson Prizes on January 25, the 2020 winners discuss how receiving the prize has been instrumental in advancing their groundbreaking research at the dawn of their careers.
‘Think Big’: 2019 Michelson Prize Winners on How the Award Advanced Their High-Risk/High-Reward Research
As the Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project (HIP) gear up to announce the latest winners of the 2021 Michelson Prizes on January 25, the 2019 winners discuss how receiving the prize has been instrumental in advancing their groundbreaking research at the dawn of their careers.
‘Science Driven by Passion’: 2018 Michelson Prize Winners on How the Award Advanced Their High-Risk/High-Reward Research
As the Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project gear up to announce the latest winners of the 2021 Michelson Prizes on January 25, the 2018 winners discuss how receiving the prize has been instrumental in advancing their groundbreaking research at the dawn of their careers.
Young and Diverse Teams of Researchers Produce More Impactful Science
Diversity of thought and experience is critical to science and the scientific method, said Dr. Ansuman Satpathy of Stanford in a recent Science podcast sponsored by Michelson Philanthropies.
Climate Change is a Direct Threat to Human Health and Immunology
Climate change contributes to diseases and other health problems in vulnerable populations around the world, according to scientists and experts in a recent program sponsored by Michelson Philanthropies.
A Conversation With Dr. Laura Mackay | Science Podcast
Dr. Laura Mackay, professor and laboratory head of the Peter Doherty Institute at the University of Melbourne, discusses the importance of supporting and promoting diversity in STEM with Science editor Sean Sanders, PhD.
Applications Now Open for the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology
Early-career researchers can apply for the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Human Immunology from May 15 to October 1, 2021.
