Usha Lee McFarling (@ushamcfarling), national science correspondent at STAT, has been selected to receive the 2024 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting. Amid an exceedingly competitive field of applicants, McFarling stood out for her...
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Historic $120M Gift to UCLA: A Message from Alya & Gary Michelson
Dear Friends and Colleagues, There are rare occasions when philanthropy can not only change lives, but the trajectory of human life itself. One such occasion is upon us now. It is an opportunity so extraordinary that it brings together the most innovative minds in...
UCLA receives $120 million from Alya and Gary Michelson for new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy
Transformative donation will spur breakthrough discoveries and drive economic growth for the region LOS ANGELES, August 27, 2024 - UCLA has received a $120 million commitment from surgeon, inventor and philanthropist Dr. Gary Michelson and his wife, Alya, to...
Michelson Found Animals and NAVC Partner to Launch Compass Conference | July 2024 Newsletter
Dear friends and partners of Michelson Philanthropies, Together with our colleagues at the Michelson Found Animals Foundation (MFA) I am pleased to share news about a new partnership with the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) to launch Compass, a global...
Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize For Immunology Awards ePanel | September 10, 2024
Register now for this free ePanel event! On September 10, 2024, Keystone Symposia will host a free ePanel event featuring the recipients of the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology. This international prize is a collaboration between the...
Michelson Philanthropies Monthly Newsletter | June 2024
Dear friends and partners of Michelson Philanthropies, Legendary Hall of Fame Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda once said, "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination." Inspired by Lasorda's lifetime of service and dedication, the...
Aimee’s Story: An FCCC Determined Voices Spotlight
Video credit: Michelson 20MM The Foundation of California Community Colleges’ ‘Determined Voices’ series spotlights immigrant women who have embarked on successful careers after attending California Community Colleges. In this episode, we meet Aimee, an alumna of Long...
Milken Institute Honors Dr. Gary Michelson With Tommy Lasorda Leadership Award
Inventor and philanthropist Dr. Gary K. Michelson was honored with the Tommy Lasorda Leadership Award in Beverly Hills on the eve of the annual Milken Institute Global Conference. Dr. Michelson was presented with the sixth Lasorda Leadership Award by Milken Institute...
Video: Dr. Gary K. Michelson Honored with Tommy Lasorda Leadership Award
Video credit: Milken Institute At a recent ceremony in Beverly Hills, Milken Institute Chairman Michael Milken honored inventor and philanthropist Dr. Gary K. Michelson with the Tommy Lasorda Leadership Award. Milken presented the award to Dr. Michelson at the 2024...
Determined Voices: Ariana Aparicio Aguilar, Santa Rosa College Alumna
Explore the journey of Ariana Aparicio Aguilar, an alumna of Santa Rosa Junior College, in the Determined Voices series. Arriving in the United States from Mexico City at 4, Ariana’s formative experiences began in preschool, including adapting to a new culture....
Determined Voices Series: Carolina, Los Angeles City College Counselor
Video credit: Find Your Ally | Spanish Video Version The Foundation of California Community Colleges’ ‘Determined Voices’ series spotlights immigrant women who have embarked on successful careers after attending California Community Colleges. In this edition, we meet...
News from Michelson Philanthropies | April 2024 Newsletter
Dear friends and partners of Michelson Philanthropies, As a philanthropist and advocate for animal welfare, the late Erika Brunson found a like-minded spirit in Dr. Gary Michelson. Through their organizations and support for life-saving efforts, the pair...