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How Convergence Unlocks Innovation at the USC Michelson Center

How Convergence Unlocks Innovation at the USC Michelson Center

"What we've been involved in is the first purpose-built convergence Science Center. Many of us have talked about convergent science and interdisciplinary science, and as Gary has mentioned, we've been very good at building silos and separating things into little...

A Boyle Heights Pet Wellness Day at Weingart East YMCA

A Boyle Heights Pet Wellness Day at Weingart East YMCA

“Every little bit that we can do to help our community goes a long way, and when they’re coming here to get spayed, neutered, vaccines, flea medicines, it goes a long way. So people come here, and we build community while they get a little help and service right here...

Unlocking New Opportunities in Pet Care Careers

Unlocking New Opportunities in Pet Care Careers

"MIPP has given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and open a path for a new career." - Marina, MIPP Student The Michelson Institute for Pet Professions (MIPP) has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully training and certifying over 100 graduates since...

Racial and Economic Inequalities of Pet-Friendly Housing Distribution

Racial and Economic Inequalities of Pet-Friendly Housing Distribution

Congratulations to My Dog is My Home for hosting a successful Co-Sheltering Conference 2023! The Michelson Found Animals Foundation was honored to be a sponsor and present alongside influential friends in the industry. During the event, Michelson Philanthropies...

Advancing Immunology and Vaccine Innovation ePanel

Advancing Immunology and Vaccine Innovation ePanel

On March 24, 2023, Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants laureates Dr. Jenna Guthmiller, Dr. Brittany Hartwell, Dr. Noam Auslander, and Dr. Romain Guyon were honored for their disruptive and innovative human immunology research during a Keystone Symposia ePanel....

Romain Guyon, Ph.D. Researches Single-Dose Rabies Vaccines

Romain Guyon, Ph.D. Researches Single-Dose Rabies Vaccines

Romain Guyon, Ph.D. at the University of Oxford, was recognized with the 2022 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grant for his work developing a single-dose vaccination against rabies. Michelson Next Generation Grants, which are awarded annually to researchers focused...

Dr. Noam Auslander’s AI Methods for Cancer Research

Dr. Noam Auslander’s AI Methods for Cancer Research

Dr. Noam Auslander, an Assistant Professor at The Wistar Institute, has been awarded the 2022 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grant for her work in artificial intelligence and immunology. Auslander is developing machine...