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
Feb 17, 2025Science in Pictures
Feb 17, 2025A weekly image series featuring selected pictures in science • Skin cancer cells
Feb 12, 2025Curebound awards two grants to Sanford Burnham Prebys scientists
Feb 12, 2025The San Diego-based philanthropic organization has awarded $43 million in cancer research to date.
Feb 10, 2025Science in Pictures
Feb 10, 2025A weekly image series featuring selected pictures in science • Embryonic mouse kidney
Feb 6, 2025Theo Tzaridis named 2024 recipient of Eric Dudl Endowed Scholarship
Feb 6, 2025Tzaridis is a postdoctoral fellow at Sanford Burnham Prebys conducting research on pediatric brain cancer.
Feb 3, 2025Gene therapy may be “one shot stop” for rare bone disease
Feb 3, 2025New study shows a single shot may be able to treat a skeletal disease currently requiring nearly daily injections.
Feb 3, 2025Science in Pictures
Feb 3, 2025A weekly image series featuring selected pictures in science • Breast tissue
