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Dr. Gary K. Michelson’s Low-Cost Solution to L.A.’s Animal Shelter Crisis
Bolder measures are needed now to prevent pet overpopulation. A major part of the solution is to expand public voucher programs to fund low- and no-cost spay and neuter services to prevent unnecessary births and therefore, unwanted animals being brought into shelters.
Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson Receive 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Annual Gathering for Cure Awards
Dr. Gary K. Michelson and his wife Alya Michelson received the 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Gathering for Cure (GFC) Awards Gala at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. The Humanitarian Award is given to individuals who have contributed significantly to survival and quality of life of patients across the Globe.
UCI LIFTED Share Learnings From UC Irvine’s Bachelor’s in Prison Program
The “In Action” series highlights programs and organizations throughout the state that are currently implementing “California’s Best Practices: Pathways From Prison to College,” a resource that lays out detailed strategies to support currently and formerly incarcerated students in their educational journey.
Dr. Dennis Schaefer-Babajew Seeks to Understand How Antibodies Respond to Vaccine Boosters with 2023 Michelson Prize
With the Michelson grant, Schaefer-Babajew plans to develop genetically engineered mice to test this theory, studying how multiple vaccinations affect their ability to make good antibodies. He eventually plans to lead his own research team studying antibody feedback responses.
Michelson 20MM Shorts: A Day in the Life of Student Parent Elizabeth
Elizabeth says one of the hardest parts about being a student parent in college is accepting that she can’t do everything. For Elizabeth, this will often mean choosing between basic needs for college students, such as household tasks, or studying for a final.
Harnessing Dangerous Pathogens: Dr. Siyuan Ding Awarded ‘Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grant’ to Create Dual Vaccines Against Diarrheal Diseases
Ding, an assistant professor of molecular microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis, studies enteric viruses – those that infect the intestinal system – and how the immune system responds to them. He is currently focusing on rotavirus, which is often found in wastewater and causes severe, often fatal, diarrhea in children.
Michelson 20MM Shorts: A Day in the Life of Student Parent Kimberly Salazar
In this series, individuals share their experiences of navigating college while managing the responsibilities of parenting college students. Kimberly Salazar, a single parent at UC Berkeley, often has to choose between basic needs like eating, sleeping, and showering, a reflection of the “time poverty” student parents face. A day in the life of a college student such as Kimberly can mean deciding between spending time with her daughter or completing her studies.
Dennis Schaefer-Babajew Explores the Issue of Antibody Feedback Regulation on Adaptive Immune Responses
Dr. Schaefer-Babajew’s proposal will explore the impact of pre-existing antibodies on subsequent B cell responses. As most infections and vaccinations are serial in nature rather than a single exposure, this research is poised to have major implications for our understanding of adaptive immunity against infections and vaccine design.
Siyuan Ding’s Quest for Immunogenicity and Protective Efficacy of Rotavirus-ETEC Dual Vaccines
Siyuan Ding, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis. He was awarded a 2023 Michelson Prize: Next Generation Grant for his proposal, “Immunogenicity and protective efficacy of rotavirus-ETEC dual vaccines.”
Claire Otero’s Path to Congenital Cytomegalovirus Vaccine Efficacy
Claire Otero, Ph.D. is a Postdoctoral Associate in Pediatrics in the Permar Lab at Weill Cornell Medicine. She was awarded a 2023 Michelson Prize: Next Generation Grant for her proposal, “Viral Fc receptors as vaccine antigens for prevention of congenital CMV.”