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
May 9, 2025PERCEPTION proves a predictable NCI milestone
May 9, 2025PERCEPTION, an artificial intelligence-based tool, was able to predict tumor response to targeted therapy using single-cell datasets.
May 6, 2025Welcoming rising stars in science to Sanford Burnham Prebys
May 6, 2025The annual Rising Stars Symposium featured nine doctoral-degree candidates representing the next generation of scientists.
May 5, 2025Science in Pictures
May 5, 2025A weekly image series featuring selected pictures in science • Mouse aortic endothelium
May 5, 2025CIAO Study: A long and ongoing look at the secrets of human longevity and healthy aging
May 5, 2025This month, researchers participating in the Cilento Initiative on Aging Outcomes or CIAO study will gather in Acciaroli Salerno, Italy…
May 2, 2025Kelly Kersten awarded Melanoma Research Alliance grant to support research on melanoma immunotherapy
May 2, 2025The newly created award is part of the alliance’s $9.3 million commitment to melanoma research funding in 2025.
Apr 28, 2025Science in Pictures
Apr 28, 2025A weekly image series featuring selected pictures in science • Myelinated axons
