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
Jun 12, 2025Turning back time on muscle stem cells to prevent frailty from aging
Jun 12, 2025Study from Dr. Will Wang’s lab finds a way to restore stem cells from aged muscle to become young again…
Jun 10, 2025Research reviews look at liver disease and diabetes
Jun 10, 2025Liver disease and diabetes are among the nation’s most pressing health threats, afflicting millions of Americans. A trio of recently…
Jun 9, 2025Science in Pictures
Jun 9, 2025A weekly image series featuring selected pictures in science • Mammal heart
Jun 4, 2025Sanford Burnham Prebys celebrates newest graduate school alumni
Jun 4, 2025The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences held its 2025 Commencement ceremony to celebrate four recent graduates.
Jun 4, 2025Novel truncated RNAs from jumping DNA encode reverse transcriptases in aging human brain
Jun 4, 2025Jerold Chun colleagues at the Institute and elsewhere have recently reported real-world links in medical records associating common HIV drugs…
Jun 3, 2025CIAO Study: Lessons learned on living longer and better (with more to come)
Jun 3, 2025A select group of scientists from around the world gathered in the small town of Acciaroli in the Cilento-Salerno region…
