Michelson Philanthropies Grant to Micato-AmericaShare Improves Access to Education in Kenya

Michelson Philanthropies Founder Dr. Gary Michelson and Co-chair Alya Michelson visited Mukuru in Nairobi, Kenya, where they met with community leaders and toured local schools. To support students and further their commitment to education, the Michelsons have provided a grant to purchase computers for a community center and given five children access to top boarding schools.

Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize For Immunology ePanel

On April 11th, we celebrated the 2023 recipients of the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology. The event featured cutting-edge research in cancer immunotherapy, vaccinology, and immunology and highlighted how modern tools and technologies could be deployed for real-world clinical and public health impacts.

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The Michelson Medical Research Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants.

ePanel Keystone Symposia: Advancing Immunology and Vaccine Innovation

The Michelson Medical Research and the Human Immunome Project hosted a virtual award ceremony in collaboration with Keystone Symposia on March 24, 2023, to celebrate the recipients of the 2022 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants.

Michelson Philanthropies & Science Award Transformative Research

The winners of the 2023 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology are three early-career investigators who are conducting transformative research that will significantly advance human immunology, vaccine, and immunotherapy discovery for major global diseases.

Michelson Institute for Pet Professions student, Inri blowdrying a black terrier dog

The Michelson Institute for Pet Professions is Unlocking New Career Paths for Individuals in Pet Care

The Michelson Institute for Pet Professions (MIPP) has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully training and certifying over 100 graduates since the year 2021. These graduates possess the capacity to positively impact the lives of thousands of dogs through their grooming careers, which has resulted in a transformational shift in their professional perspective.

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