Dr. Bingxu Liu’s Research Unveils Stimulator of Interferon Genes as Pivotal Immune Sensor Channel LOS ANGELES, CA – Dr. Bingxu Liu has been awarded the 2024 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology for his work in furthering the understanding...
Dear friends and partners of Michelson Philanthropies, We are pleased to share news about the California Institute for Immunology & Immunotherapy (CIII). Its future home in the UCLA Research Park was announced by California Governor Gavin Newsom, UCLA Chancellor...
Revolutionary biomedical research center will be a “Field of Dreams” for breakthrough discoveries and new therapies The Michelson Medical Research Foundation, led by Dr. Gary K. Michelson, is a founding partner of the new California Institute for Immunology &...
The 2024 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting is now accepting nominations. Underwritten by Michelson Philanthropies, the $5,000 prize honors a writer for a body of work which, for reasons of accuracy, enterprise, insight, and narrative power,...
Seasons greetings. During this holiday season, we extend warm wishes for happiness and good health. Over the past year, the Michelson Center for Public Policy, together with our partners, made significant strides in supporting the enactment of laws to foster a...
By Brian Chase, Michelson Philanthropies What do a puppy and a Picasso have in common? At first glance, not much. As a general rule, a puppy is not a great investment vehicle. A painting by Picasso, on the other hand, is terrible at snuggling. Very few large...
Michelson Philanthropies and its network of foundations extend their heartfelt thanks to the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces. Their commitment, dedication, and sacrifices are the bedrock of America's storied history. Michelson Found Animals...
Welcome to Beautiful Journey, a podcast series presented by FirstGen, a Michelson Philanthropies initiative dedicated to uplifting immigrant women's stories. Host Alya Michelson shares the unique stories of women from all walks of life, hoping to inspire and provide...
Michelson 20MM has emerged as a leader in the fight for textbook affordability. Now it’s working toward digital equity and smart justice for all This story originally appeared in the 2023-2024 Michelson Philanthropies Impact Report. Dr. Gary K. Michelson understands...
By Michelson Philanthropies Michelson Philanthropies recently attended the 2023 National Association of Science Writers conference in Boulder, Colorado. The four-day event, which took place at the University of Colorado Boulder, delivered a comprehensive look...
By Michelson Philanthropies Michelson Philanthropies founder Dr. Gary Michelson and co-chair Alya Michelson recently made a pair of donations to charities dedicated to improving education for students in Africa. In 2023, Michelson Philanthropies provided the first...
Welcome to Beautiful Journey, an inspirational podcast series presented by FirstGen, a Michelson Philanthropies initiative dedicated to uplifting immigrant women’s stories. By sharing these unique female immigrant stories, host Alya Michelson hopes to inspire and...