November 5, 2014
This interview with La Jolla postdoctoral associate Samad Jahandideh, PhD, is the third installment in our “Meet our Postdocs” Beaker series. Samad works in the laboratory of Adam Godzik, PhD, which focuses on biological systems and their evolution. Continue reading “Meet our Postdocs: Samad Jahandideh”
November 3, 2014
A $1-million gift will establish an international collaboration between Sanford-Burnham and the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto to accelerate the development of new therapeutics to treat neurodegenerative diseases. Continue reading “Karen and Stuart Tanz give $1 million to Sanford-Burnham and the University of Toronto”
October 29, 2014
We’re excited to announce that we have recruited two cardiometabolic experts to our Medical City campus in Lake Nona (Orlando), Fla. Peter A. Crawford, MD, PhD, and Andre d’Avignon, PhD, join our Cardiovascular Pathobiology Program from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. The increasing density of local scientists and clinicians in Orlando is accelerating the growth of the region’s bio-medical industry, promoting both economic development and the quality of health care. Continue reading “Sanford-Burnham welcomes two new scientists to Lake Nona”
October 6, 2014
Three gifted and promising young postdoctoral researchers were presented the prestigious Fishman Fund Award at the annual ceremony on October 2. More than 50 generous benefactors and past award winners joined the celebration to congratulate the young scientists and encourage them to continue their research careers. Continue reading “2014 Fishman Fund Awards announced”
October 2, 2014
Team Sanford-Burnham, along with more than 750 riders, crossed the finish line to thundering applause and enthusiastic cheers on Sept. 21 as the second annual Pedal the Cause San Diego bike event came to a successful end. Continue reading “2014 Pedal the Cause San Diego was a phenomenal success”
September 26, 2014
On Sunday, September, 21 over 40 volunteers came out to support Pedal the Cause San Diego at the Sanford-Burnham cheer tent located at the top of the Torrey Pines mesa. Continue reading “Thank you to our Sanford-Burnham Cheerleaders”
September 19, 2014
Team Sanford-Burnham is gearing up for the big Pedal the Cause San Diego ride this Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 20 and 21). Pedal the Cause, the only multi-day cycling fundraiser to support cancer research in San Diego, provides critical funding to the community’s National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers. As home to three NCI-designated cancer centers, San Diego has long been a powerhouse for cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Continue reading “Pedal the Cause San Diego gears up for its second annual ride”
September 18, 2014
We’re excited to announce the election of five new members to our Board of Trustees. The Board will grow to 21 members with the addition of the new trustees.
“I am extremely pleased to welcome these distinguished industry leaders to the Sanford-Burnham Board at this pivotal time,” said Gregory Lucier, chairman of our Board. “I am confident that their collective knowledge and business expertise will benefit the Institute as we implement our strategic vision to accelerate the translation of basic research discoveries into innovative therapeutics that improve human health.” Continue reading “Sanford-Burnham welcomes five new Trustees”
September 4, 2014
This interview with Lake Nona postdoctoral research associate Juan Pablo Palavicini, PhD, is the second installment in our “Meet our Postdocs” Beaker series. Juan Pablo works in the laboratory of Xianlin Han, PhD, which focuses on altered lipid metabolism, trafficking and homeostasis under patho(physio)logical conditions. Continue reading “Meet our Postdocs: Juan Pablo Palavicini”
August 26, 2014
High-school graduate Christina Lee has spent the last three and half months learning firsthand what it’s like to work at the lab bench in a major medical research institution. After graduating from Canyon Crest Academy in June of this year, Christina has spent this summer – before packing for college – interning in our NCI-designated Cancer Center with Jorge Moscat, PhD, and Maria Diaz-Meco, Ph.D., of the Cell Death and Survival Networks Program.
We asked Christina to share a little about herself and her time at the Institute—and she had plenty of fascinating things to say! Continue reading “The intern life: Meet Christina Lee”