by Kenisha Wiggs | Mar 15, 2023 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation, Michelson Philanthropies, News
Roser Vento-Tormo was drawn to immunology by the simple question it poses: “How exactly do the cells of our body fight against the universe of pathogens we encounter every day?” For Vento-Tormo, a researcher in the Cellular Genetics program at the Wellcome...
by Kenisha Wiggs | Mar 9, 2023 | Michelson Philanthropies, Michelson Prizes, News
Dr. Joshua Tan, a finalist for the 2023 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology, is working towards identifying powerful monoclonal antibodies to combat diseases like COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has been present in our lives...
by Kenisha Wiggs | Mar 6, 2023 | 20 Million Minds, Media
The 2023 Digital Equity Spark Grants funding cycle is now open from February 27th to March 13th for organizations doing work in California. In this webinar, Michelson 20MM hosts Ryan Kulas-Erikson, Director of Programs and Operations, and Cristal Mojica, Digital...
by Kenisha Wiggs | Feb 27, 2023 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation, Michelson Philanthropies, Michelson Prizes, News
Dr. Aleksandar Obradovic’s innovative approach to combining drugs to treat resistant cancer patients has earned him the prestigious 2023 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology and $30,000. Dr. Obradovic, associate research scientist...
by Kenisha Wiggs | Feb 16, 2023 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation, Michelson Philanthropies, Michelson Prizes, News
Michelson Philanthropies and AAAS/Science announce the recipients of the 2023 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology. The grand prize is awarded to Dr. Aleksandar Obradovic; Dr. Roser Vento-Tormo and Dr. Joshua Tan receive finalist awards....