Initiatives

Creating an inclusive environment in STEM is crucial for ensuring a broad range of perspectives and ideas, ultimately contributing to the advancement of scientific research and innovation.

The laboratory, with its precise protocols and sterile tools, seems far removed from the often discordant chaos of U.S. society. But science does not happen in a socio-political vacuum, says Eric Lau, Ph.D., a former student and postdoc at Sanford Burnham Prebys, and research institutions shouldn’t pretend otherwise.

Sanford Burnham Prebys’ Cancer Center has received a rare and prestigious Merit Extension Award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), recognizing and rewarding its earlier accomplishments as well as current research plans. The award extends the center’s current 5-year Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) for an additional two years.

Conversations around diversity and inclusion are abundant in academic institutions, but one group in particular—the LGBTQ+ community—is frequently left out of those conversations.

The annual event aims to foster greater diversity in biomedical research and shine a spotlight on the next generation of scientific leaders.

The day included lab tours for prospective graduate students and workshops for local high school students, all from underrepresented backgrounds

Scientists and staff from across the Institute gathered to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at Sanford Burnham Prebys by attending a Pride flag raising ceremony

The three-day postdoctoral recruitment event provided professional development, leadership training, networking opportunities and mentorship sessions.

The new award will fund summer research internships for 57 high school students.

The event, scheduled for April 27-29, aims to foster greater diversity in biomedical research and shine a spotlight on the next generation of scientific leaders.