Celebrating Science Journalism in Memphis
Michelson Philanthropies attended the Science Writers conference in Memphis, Tennessee, and honored two journalists for winning a prestigious medical science reporting award
Breakthrough Discoveries in Human Immunology – Michelson Philanthropies and Science/ Award Transformative Research
Michelson Philanthropies and Science/AAAS 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....
Pioneering a New Era of Intranasal Vaccinations: Dr. Brittany Hartwell’s Research is Recognized with 2022 Michelson Prize
Engineered to bypass mucosal barriers and improve mucosal uptake, Dr. Brittany Hartwell's intranasal vaccine promises stronger immune responses and immunity. The Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project have awarded one of the...
Oxford Researcher Romain Guyon Receives Michelson Prize for Work on Single-dose Rabies Vaccine
Oxford Ph.D. student Romain Guyon receives Michelson Prize for innovative work to create a single-dose rabies vaccine research. The Michelson Prize will give Guyon the opportunity to explore manufacturing methods, demonstrate the scale-up potential of the technology,...
USC Michelson Center: Celebrating 5 Years of Interdisciplinary Innovation
The USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience opened its doors in 2017. The center brings together researchers from different fields and disciplines, including engineering, medicine, and arts and sciences, and has produced a significant impact on society with its...
Artificial Intelligence Meets Immunology: Dr. Noam Auslander, 2022 Michelson Prize Recipient, Brings a New Approach to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Noam Auslander, Assistant Professor at The Wistar Institute, is revolutionizing AI and Immunology research with her work on detecting microbial expression in cancer and immune diseases. Dr. Noam Auslander’s work in artificial intelligence and...
Unlocking the Secrets of Immunity: Meet Dr. Jenna Guthmiller, 2022 Michelson Prize Recipient and Influenza Vaccine Innovator
Dedicated to improving vaccines and training the next generation of scientists, Dr. Jenna Guthmiller's research focuses on universal influenza vaccines and earns her a 2022 Michelson Prize. Jenna Guthmiller first learned about immunology growing up on her...
Pet Groomer Training Thrives with MIPP Program,100 Students Enrolled in 2022
"Our goal with MIPP is for our students to ultimately be successful and find long-term, rewarding and lucrative careers working with animals. Ultimately, we hope to grow the program and support individuals in all types of jobs helping both pets and people." - Heather...
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative is Leading the Way with the Housing Industry’s Best
"We formed this initiative to try to address the issue of 'how do we get more pet owners into rental housing?'. A lot of people find themselves in the situation where they have to choose between their housing and their pet, and our mission is to make sure that never...
The Better Neighbor Project Helped Over 2,000 Southern California Families in 2022
“In 2023 our goal is to reach more communities than ever before. We will continue our signature pet wellness events in hopes of expanding to areas that haven’t been reached yet and grow our partnerships to provide even more needed resources to families." – Brett...
Michelson Prizes – Next Generation Grants: Advancing Immunology and Vaccine Innovation
Join the Michelson Medical Research Foundation for a virtual award ceremony in collaboration with Keystone Symposia on March 24, 2023, at 8:00 AM PST to celebrate the recipients of the 2022 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants. This program features the...
The Next Generation of Global Health Innovators: Michelson Prize Winners Announced
Los Angeles/New York City — The Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project award Dr. Noam Auslander, Dr. Jenna Guthmiller, Romain Guyon, and Dr. Brittany Hartwell with the Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants. The $150,000...
Michelson Found Animals Foundation Invites You to Join the Open Arms Challenge
2023 Open Arms Challenge: Michelson Found Animals Foundation and National Partners Invite Animal Shelters to Increase Inclusivity and Adoptions. The Michelson Found Animals, a foundation of Michelson Philanthropies, is excited to announce the 2023 Open Arms...
California’s Best Practices for Students Transitioning From Prison to Campus
Presented by the Smart Justice Think Tank Incarcerated students are faced with what seem to be endless barriers as they seek to continue their education on-campus post-reentry. Although research shows that the odds of re-entering prison are 48 percent lower for...
Study Shows How Liver Cancer Hijacks Circadian Clock Machinery Inside Cells
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC are now one step closer to understanding how to halt the spread of the deadly disease in the body. This article was originally published on keck.usc.edu. By Zara Abrams The most common type of liver...
IP Literacy: SMART.
2022 Michelson IP Educator awardees highlight the value of teaching IP at community colleges. By Justin Chapman The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property is expanding its support of infusing IP education into a broad range of educational curricula. At...
California and the FCC Unite to Eliminate Digital Discrimination
On November 16, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) joined the Michelson 20MM Foundation to discuss how we can eliminate digital discrimination. FCC Special Advisor Sanford Williams took the stage and also shared special remarks from FCC Chairwoman...
Leap Venture Studio Cohort 6 Demo Day
The Leap Venture Studio & Academy is the first startup-centric program built to springboard innovation in the growing pet ecosystem. This year, we welcomed another 7 companies to the Studio in our sixth class. The startups have been working closely with the Leap...
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. Hundreds of medical...
Dr. Gary K. Michelson Returns to USC Michelson Center As It Celebrates Five Years
The USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its opening in 2017. Dr. Gary K. Michelson recently visited the center to learn about the latest research being conducted with state-of-the-art equipment. The USC...
Philanthropist and Inventor Dr. Gary K. Michelson Receives IP Champion Award
By Justin Chapman The Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation (IPOEF) awarded its 2022 IP Champion honor to Dr. Gary K. Michelson, a board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon, inventor, and founder of the Michelson Philanthropies network of...
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