Confronting the Threat to Biomedical Research
The NIH’s abrupt decision to cap indirect costs at 15% threatens the future of scientific discovery. This policy endangers research institutions, slows progress and weakens U.S. leadership in life sciences. We stand united in opposition and are actively working to reverse this harmful decision.
Our Impact
At Sanford Burnham Prebys, we bring together visionary scientists, emerging technologies and world-class resources.
In a time of dramatic change in biomedical research, our mission remains steadfast: Turn scientific discovery into a healthier world.
Research Centers
Our four disease-focused research centers target the most pressing health threats: cancer, cardiovascular/muscular, neurologic and metabolic disease. They are supported by three enabling technologies centers for drug discovery, multi-omics and computational biology/artificial intelligence, and enriched by four overarching research themes: aging, immunology/inflammation, stem cells/regenerative medicine and children’s health.
Research Programs
Within the research centers are distinct programs that group together researchers working in key areas of biology to foster collaboration and create a stimulating scientific environment. Programs range from cancer epigenetics to degenerative diseases to aging — and support our work to advance scientific discovery to clinical care quickly and smartly.
Education
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and post-doctoral programs recruit and train future generations of diverse scientists, combining hands-on laboratory experience with close mentorship from world-class researchers, buttressed by extensive networking and support services.
Our Central Mission
Our four disease-focused research centers target the most pressing health threats: cancer, cardiovascular/muscular, neurologic and metabolic disease. They are supported by three enabling technologies centers for drug discovery, multi-omics and computational biology/artificial intelligence, and enriched by four overarching research themes: aging, immunology/inflammation, stem cells/regenerative medicine and children’s health.
Discovery Driven
Within the research centers are distinct programs that group together researchers working in key areas of biology to foster collaboration and create a stimulating scientific environment. Programs range from cancer epigenetics to degenerative diseases to aging — and support our work to advance scientific discovery to clinical care quickly and smartly.
Science Shaped
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and post-doctoral programs recruit and train future generations of diverse scientists, combining hands-on laboratory experience with close mentorship from world-class researchers, buttressed by extensive networking and support services.
Latest News
Mar 12, 2025Registration open for San Diego aging research meetings in March
Mar 12, 2025Register by March 17 for two exciting opportunities to learn more about aging research conducted in San Diego and beyond.
Mar 10, 2025Drug building blocks pave path to new sepsis treatments
Mar 10, 2025A new study tested tiny fragments of future drugs and may lead to new therapies to treat this deadly disease.
Mar 10, 2025Science in Pictures
Mar 10, 2025A weekly image series featuring selected pictures in science • Spider coated in gold
Mar 7, 2025Making heart scar tissue a nonissue
Mar 7, 2025New Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist Ahmed Mahmoud wants to repair heart injuries now seen as irreversible.
Mar 5, 2025Future drugs may snap supply chain fueling breast cancer
Mar 5, 2025Studying the structure of energy transport enzymes may help develop new breast cancer treatments.
Mar 3, 2025Investigating individual immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination and infection
Mar 3, 2025Study analyzes changes in blood plasma proteins following vaccination and may contribute to improving vaccine development.
