Might family photo
11-year-old Bertrand Might (center) surrounded by his family, including his father, Matt Might (second from right), and his mother, Cristina Might (second from left).

Why can’t Bertrand Might cry? Scientists offer an answer: missing water channels

The discovery opens new avenues to find therapies to treat the disorder.
3D illustration of T cells attacking a cancer cell (CAR-T cell therapy)

Study reveals a new approach to enhancing response to immunotherapy in melanoma

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have identified a new way to boost the immune system’s ability to fight cancer.
c. elegans
The discovery could help uncover treatments for age-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, which are often caused by accumulation of misfolded proteins.

The secret to a long life? For worms, a cellular recycling protein is key

The discovery could help uncover treatments for age-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, which are often caused by accumulation of misfolded proteins.
Tumor cells

One-two punch drug combination offers hope for pancreatic cancer therapy

The discovery supports the immediate evaluation of the drugs in a clinical trial.
opioid addiction

Sanford Burnham Prebys awarded $3.58 million NIH grant to advance potential treatment for opioid-use disorders

Funding is part of nearly $1 billion awarded by NIH to accelerate scientific solutions to opioid crisis.

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