Introducing the 2023 Michelson Prize Laureates

Meet the 2024 Michelson Philanthropies and Science Prize for Immunology Recipients

Michelson Philanthropies Impact Report

Michelson Philanthropies is pleased to share the 2023-2024 Impact Report. With the support of dedicated staff, grantees, and partners, we have endeavored to deliver transformative opportunities through grantmaking, impact investments, advocacy, and programmatic work that support vulnerable and underserved communities.

Check out the latest updates from across our foundations.

Michelson Philanthropies Donation Supports Event Tackling Period Poverty in Kenya

Defined by a lack of access to safe, sustainable sanitary products and education on menstrual health, period poverty causes over one million girls in Kenya to miss school every month. Through a range of initiatives, Huru International teaches girls how to safely manage their periods while empowering them to fight cultural stigma surrounding menstruation.

2023 Michelson Prize Laureate: Claire Otero

Dr. Claire Otero is a Postdoctoral Associate in Pediatrics in the Permar Lab at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her proposal, “Viral Fc receptors as vaccine antigens for prevention of congenital CMV,” aims to overcome one of the key challenges in creating an effective vaccine for cytomegalovirus (CMV) by blocking this important immune evasion mechanism through vaccination to improve antiviral Fc-mediated immunity.

Michelson Found Animals Awards $1M Grant to CAMP Clinics on World Spay Day

The grant will significantly bolster access to affordable pet care and spay/neuter services in Los Angeles’ historically excluded communities.

Leap Venture Studio Announces Cohort 8

Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the six startups joining our annual accelerator program, each dedicated to revolutionizing the way we care for our furry companions. From cutting-edge technology to impactful initiatives, these innovators are set to redefine the pet care landscape.

2024 Michelson Philanthropies and Science Grand Prize awarded to University of Washington Scientist

Dr. Bingxu Liu has been awarded the 2024 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology for his work in furthering the understanding of how the human immune system senses dangerous invading pathogens.

Announcing the California Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the formation of the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy (CIII), a new center for interdisciplinary immunology research that will be housed at the UCLA Research Park.

Making life less unfair.

The mission of Michelson Philanthropies is to create transformative opportunities through grant-making,
impact investments, advocacy, and strategic partnerships that support
vulnerable and underserved communities.

Beautiful Journey with Alya Michelson

In a series of interviews by Michelson Philanthropies Co-Chair Alya Michelson, the “Beautiful Journey” podcast delves into the lives of inspiring immigrant women who are building their futures in a new country. Hear about the challenges, triumphs, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along their unique paths.

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Video credit: Michelson 20MM The Michelson Pregnant and Parenting Student Initiative works to increase support for pregnant and parenting students at California colleges and universities. In California, 20% of all undergraduates—486,454 students—are parenting college...