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Mar 2019

Lyda Hill Philanthropies: Where Science is the Answer [Alliance blog post]

In 2010, Texas entrepreneur Lyda Hill signed the newly created Giving Pledge, announcing her plan to donate the entirety of her estate to philanthropy and scientific research during her lifetime.…

Feb 2019

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Accelerating Progress in Autism Research: The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Learn how Jim and Marilyn Simons, co-founders of the Simons Foundation, made a significant impact on autism research through their philanthropic efforts. Download the Simons Foundation SFARI case study.The Simons Foundation…

Jan 2019

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Priscilla Chan Discusses Science Philanthropy

At a recent Science Philanthropy Alliance member meeting, Harvey Fineberg, president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, spoke with Priscilla Chan, co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), about…

May 2018

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America Needs to Recommit to Investing in Science [via Roll Call]

Michele Stockwell of the Bipartisan Policy Center penned an opinion piece about the importance of funding discovery science.The value of basic research to applied technologies cannot be overlooked.Federal funding for…

Apr 2018

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Most Transformative Meds Originate in Curiosity-Driven Science, Evidence Says [via Harvard Gazette)

Most transformative meds originate in curiosity-driven science, evidence says

Apr 2018

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Talking in Texas about Science Philanthropy: Why Philanthropists Care about discovery science [Alliance blog]

Sue Merrilees is an advisor with the Science Philanthropy Alliance. This is the first of a two-part blog in which she shares highlights from a recent event for philanthropistsThe…

Jan 2018

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The Ice Road Truckers of Science and Why We Need Them [via The Hill]

In this opinion piece in The Hill, Rebecca Blank, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Brad Schwartz, CEO of the biomedical Morgridge Institute for Research in Madison, remind us…

Jan 2018

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Open Philanthropy Project pours funds into high-risk research [via Nature]

Nature features Dustin Moskovitz and his wife Cari Tuna's Open Philanthropy Project, which has significantly boosted its spending to $200 million this year, of which around $40 million was on scientific research.Open…

Oct 2017

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How the Lasker Foundation is Stepping Up for Public Research Funding [via Inside Philanthropy]

The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation has stepped up its advocacy for biomedical research funding. As Mary Lasker said: "If you think research is expensive, try disease!"Read about the foundation's advocacy…

Oct 2017

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Why Do So Many Americans Win the Nobel Prize [via Inside Science]

According to experts, it's strong historic investment in discovery science, academic freedom for researchers and patience to see results."The resources for smart people to try creative things have been there…

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National Academies Add Philanthropists to Their Long-Standing Brain Trust of Government, University, and Industry Leaders

Science Philanthropy Alliance 2023 Annual Report

In Tribute: Jim Simons

The Dana Foundation—At the Vanguard of Neuroscience & Society

GUIRR Webinar: Including Philanthropy in the Research Funding Conversation

Prebys Foundation Announces $7 Million “Prebys Research Heroes” Program to Improve Medical Research through Diversity

Is Data the Cure for Advancing Scientific Discovery? Part Two

Is Data the Cure for Advancing Scientific Discovery? How Philanthropic Investment in Open Data Platforms Can Advance Science

Harlow Shapley: From a Brilliant Man Dedicated to Science to a Brilliant Scientist Devoted to Man

The Science Philanthropy Alliance Congratulates The Brinson Foundation on the Launch of The Brinson Exploration Hub at Caltech

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Lyda Hill Philanthropies: Where Science is the Answer [Alliance blog post]

Accelerating Progress in Autism Research: The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Priscilla Chan Discusses Science Philanthropy

America Needs to Recommit to Investing in Science [via Roll Call]

Most Transformative Meds Originate in Curiosity-Driven Science, Evidence Says [via Harvard Gazette)

Talking in Texas about Science Philanthropy: Why Philanthropists Care about discovery science [Alliance blog]

The Ice Road Truckers of Science and Why We Need Them [via The Hill]

Open Philanthropy Project pours funds into high-risk research [via Nature]

How the Lasker Foundation is Stepping Up for Public Research Funding [via Inside Philanthropy]

Why Do So Many Americans Win the Nobel Prize [via Inside Science]

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