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Applications Open for 2024 Michelson Prizes: $150,000 Grants Available to Immunology Innovators
Today, Michelson Medical Research Foundation (MMRF) and the Human Immunome Project (HIP) opened the application period for the 2024 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants. The annual prizes award $150,000 research grants to early-career scientists advancing human immunology, vaccine discovery, and immunotherapy research for major global diseases.
Michelsons Honored with 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Gathering for Cure Awards Gala
Michelson Philanthropies Co-Chairs Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson were honored with the 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st GFC Awards Gala in Los Angeles. The award recognizes those who significantly improve global patient survival and quality of life.
Revolutionizing Medicine and Philanthropy: Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson Win 2024 Humanitarian Award
The award recognizes the Michelsons’ inspiring work as co-chairs of Michelson Philanthropies, a network of four private operating foundations that advance education, animal welfare, public policy, intellectual property, and medical research.
Better Neighbor Project Hosts First Pet Wellness Day of 2024
The Better Neighbor Project, an initiative from Michelson Found Animals Foundation, recently held its first Pet Wellness Day of 2024. The event, which was organized in partnership with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis and Eastmont Community Center, took place at the East LA Civic Center.
Dr. Claire Otero Awarded Michelson Prize for Proposal to Develop Cytomegalovirus Vaccines
Dr. Otero says the Michelson grant will allow her to develop the rabbit model to test her vFcR vaccine candidates, which she hopes will eventually lead to clinical trials. In addition to protecting newborns, she says, a CMV vaccine could be useful for organ transplant patients whose suppressed immune systems make them more susceptible to developing complications from CMV infection.
Michelson 20MM Shares Lessons Learned from Implementing AB 2881
The Michelson 20MM Foundation recently held a webinar on the state of pregnant and parenting students in California. There are currently over 480,000 student parents in California, representing 20% of all undergraduates in the state’s higher education system.
Dr. Gary K. Michelson’s Low-Cost Solution to L.A.’s Animal Shelter Crisis
Bolder measures are needed now to prevent pet overpopulation. A major part of the solution is to expand public voucher programs to fund low- and no-cost spay and neuter services to prevent unnecessary births and therefore, unwanted animals being brought into shelters.
Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson Receive 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Annual Gathering for Cure Awards
Dr. Gary K. Michelson and his wife Alya Michelson received the 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Gathering for Cure (GFC) Awards Gala at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. The Humanitarian Award is given to individuals who have contributed significantly to survival and quality of life of patients across the Globe.
UCI LIFTED Share Learnings From UC Irvine’s Bachelor’s in Prison Program
The “In Action” series highlights programs and organizations throughout the state that are currently implementing “California’s Best Practices: Pathways From Prison to College,” a resource that lays out detailed strategies to support currently and formerly incarcerated students in their educational journey.
Dr. Dennis Schaefer-Babajew Seeks to Understand How Antibodies Respond to Vaccine Boosters with 2023 Michelson Prize
With the Michelson grant, Schaefer-Babajew plans to develop genetically engineered mice to test this theory, studying how multiple vaccinations affect their ability to make good antibodies. He eventually plans to lead his own research team studying antibody feedback responses.