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The Prebys Foundation Joins Science Philanthropy Alliance to Advance Scientific Discovery

Palo Alto, California – The Science Philanthropy Alliance is pleased to announce that the Prebys Foundation has joined its growing network of philanthropic organizations committed to advancing scientific discovery for the benefit of society and the planet. The Alliance, founded in 2013 with six members, now includes 37 members.“An important part of our work at…

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Alliance President Congratulates Nobel Prize Winners

The Science Philanthropy Alliance congratulates two pioneers in medical research on their well-deserved Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, Drs. Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman. The Nobel “for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19” brought to fruition the vast potential that pioneering research in DNA…

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Alliance President Joins Peers to Celebrate Women in Science

Dr. France A. Córdova, President of the Science Philanthropy Alliance, shared her insights and experiences as a woman in science at the Helen Gurley Brown Presidential Summit on Women and Science on June 20. The virtual summit, which attracted more than 500 attendees, celebrated and supported women in research and medicine.Dr. Córdova joined two…

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Alliance President Awarded Honorary Degree from Yale University

Yale University’s recent 322nd graduation ceremony conferred honorary degrees on nine remarkable individuals who achieved distinction in their respective fields. Science Philanthropy Alliance President Dr. France A. Córdova was one of the distinguished awardees, receiving an honorary Doctor of Science Degree.Pictured above: from left to right, are Yale University honorary degree recipients honored during…

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Alliance President France A. Córdova takes part in AAAS Inaugural Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award Presentation, Co-moderates Fireside Chat

Washington, D.C. – Science Philanthropy Alliance President Dr. France A. Córdova recently participated in the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) Inaugural Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award Presentation and Fireside Chat held at the AAAS Washington, D.C. headquarters on May 3, 2023. The award honored three NASA luminaries: Major General…

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