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
Nov 20, 2024Decoding and debugging biological programs for a healthier future
Nov 20, 2024New Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist Alessandro Vasciaveo uses computational expertise to deepen understanding of diseases.
Nov 19, 2024Protein superfamily crucial to the immune system experiences Broadway-style revival
Nov 19, 2024San Diego scientists note a resurgence of interest in research on protein family to find new drug candidates.
Nov 18, 2024Science in Pictures
Nov 18, 2024A weekly image series featuring selected pictures in science • Madagascar giant day gecko hand
Nov 13, 2024Decades of dedication led to FDA approval of a new treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Nov 13, 2024Nearly 30 years of discoveries by a Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist and collaborators lead to federal approval of the first…
Nov 13, 2024Stem cell pioneer Su-Chun Zhang Joins Sanford Burnham Prebys
Nov 13, 2024Acclaimed stem cell scientist Su-Chun Zhang, MD, PhD, whose work has profoundly changed both understanding of how brain cells work…
Nov 11, 2024Seven questions for FDA advisor Evan Snyder
Nov 11, 2024Sanford Burnham Prebys physician-scientist advises the FDA on cell-based therapeutics, tissue engineering and gene therapies.
