
The Next Generation of Global Health Innovators: Michelson Prize Winners Announced
The Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project have announced the recipients of the 2022 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants. Four early-career investigators, Dr. Noam Auslander, Dr. Jenna Guthmiller, Romain Guyon, and Dr. Brittany Hartwell, were awarded $150,000 each to advance human immunology, vaccine discovery, and immunotherapy research for major global diseases.
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.

Roser Vento-Tormo’s Michelson Prize Finalist Research: Decoding the Human Immune System
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...
Michelson Prize Finalist Dr. Joshua Tan’s Research Explores the Power of Monoclonal Antibodies to Treat Diseases
Dr. Joshua Tan, a finalist for the 2023 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology, is working towards identifying powerful monoclonal...
Championing Stories and Addressing Inequality: FirstGen Grants Support and Uplift Immigrant Women
Announcing the FirstGen Grantees: The Foundation for California Community Colleges and the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers To mark...
2023 Digital Equity Spark Grants Webinar
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,...
Breaking New Ground: Dr. Aleksandar Obradovic’s Research on Precision Immunotherapy Wins 2023 Michelson Prize
Dr. Aleksandar Obradovic's innovative approach to combining drugs to treat resistant cancer patients has earned him the prestigious 2023 Michelson...
Breakthrough Discoveries in Human Immunology – Michelson Philanthropies and AAAS/Science Award Transformative Research
Michelson Philanthropies and AAAS/Science announce the recipients of the 2023 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology. The grand...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...