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Apr 2017

How to Maintain America’s Edge: Increase Funding for discovery science [via Foreign Affairs]

L. Rafael Reif, president of MIT, writes about the economic impact of basic research and the important role the government plays in funding it:"Only about six percent of industry funding goes…

Jan 2017

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Nautilus features Alliance stories about discovery science discoveries in “Luck” issue

Read about how discovery science research changed the game, in the following five stories commissioned by the Science Philanthropy Alliance and featured in the January 5 edition of Nautil.us:What Sea…

Dec 2016

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The Dividends of Funding discovery science [via Wall Street Journal]

In this op-ed, L. Rafael Reif, president of MIT, describes the importance of funding discovery science research."Scientists are like entrepreneurs: They have an eye for spotting unrealized opportunities. It can…

Oct 2016

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2016 Nobel prizes demonstrate the importance of basic research

Congratulations to this year's Nobel Prize winners for their breakthrough work in discovery science!A Japan Times story about this year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine awarded to Japanese microbiologist Yoshinori Ohsumi, shows…

Sep 2016

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative News Roundup

Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg's announcement on September 21 generated a lot of buzz in the science and philanthropy communities. Here are just some of the stories in the media:San…

Sep 2016

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Celebrating the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Commitment to discovery science Research [Alliance Commentary]

By Marc Kastner, PresidentThe Science Philanthropy Alliance is cheering Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg’s extraordinary commitment to discovery science research. Watch our video. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced today that it…

Aug 2016

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A Path toward Understanding Neurodegeneration (Via Science)

Authors: K. S. Kosik , T. J. Sejnowski, M. E. Raichle , A. Ciechanover , D. BaltimoreIn this article, the authors discuss the lack of progress in funding a cure for Alzheimer's,…

May 2016

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Harvey Fineberg, president of the Moore Foundation, on discovery science philanthropy [via Philanthropy News Digest]

Harvey Fineberg, president of the Moore Foundation, talks about discovery science and the Science Philanthropy Alliance in this Q&A with Philanthropy News Digest.

Apr 2016

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New Frontiers in Bioscience [via Science]

A guest editorial in Science Magazine by Paul Allen about the exciting opportunities in bioscience and discovery science. Read the article here.

Mar 2016

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Philanthropist Paul Allen announces $100 million gift to expand ‘frontiers of bioscience’ [via Washington Post]

Paul Allen announces a $100 million commitment over 10 years to fund bioscience.

Tom Cech’s The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life’s Deepest Secrets

The Science Philanthropy Alliance: A Decade of Success

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

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How to Maintain America’s Edge: Increase Funding for discovery science [via Foreign Affairs]

Nautilus features Alliance stories about discovery science discoveries in “Luck” issue

The Dividends of Funding discovery science [via Wall Street Journal]

2016 Nobel prizes demonstrate the importance of basic research

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative News Roundup

Celebrating the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Commitment to discovery science Research [Alliance Commentary]

A Path toward Understanding Neurodegeneration (Via Science)

Harvey Fineberg, president of the Moore Foundation, on discovery science philanthropy [via Philanthropy News Digest]

New Frontiers in Bioscience [via Science]

Philanthropist Paul Allen announces $100 million gift to expand ‘frontiers of bioscience’ [via Washington Post]

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