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Jan 2017

The Wealthy Couple Trying to Unlock the Secrets of Anorexia [via Inside Philanthropy]

Reporter Paul Karon describes the Klarman Family Foundation's support of research into eating disorders.The Klarman foundation, established with millions from Boston-based financier Seth Klarman and his wife Beth Klarman, has…

Jan 2017

Philanthropy Forecast, 2017: Trends and Issues to Watch [via Inside Philanthropy]

David Callahan looks into a crystal ball and shares trends and issues to watch in 2017. He includes the Science Philanthropy Alliance's work:discovery science Research Draws ReinforcementsAn unusual effort by…

Jan 2017

On Giving to Science: Robert Shelton, Research Corporation for Science Advancement

Robert Shelton, president of Research Corporation for Science Advancement, shares his insights on science philanthropy: find what you're passionate about and stay focused on that passion.

Jan 2017

Largest-Ever Gift to UCSF Honors Philanthropist Helen Diller [via UCSF]

The Helen Diller Foundation has granted $500 million to UC San Francisco."Of this, $100 million will be used to retain outstanding current professors and recruit preeminent faculty to UCSF…

Jan 2017

On Giving to Science: Paul Joskow, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Paul Joskow, president of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, shares his insights on science philanthropy: focus on what you care about and rely on expert advisors.

Jan 2017

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…

Jan 2017

A Small Science Funder to Watch, Backing Some Hot Fields of Research (via Inside Philanthropy)

The Shurl & Kay Curci Foundation... has a hand in some fascinating research lately, ranging from brain-computer interfaces to edible electronic medical devices.

Dec 2016

China’s Rising Philanthropy Presents the Next Big Brain Science Donor [via Inside Philanthropy]

Tianqiao Chen and Chrissy Luo commit an initial $1 billion to brain discovery, treatment, and development. Their gift to Caltech builds on a gift from the Moore Foundation, which established the influential…

Dec 2016

Bill Bowes Donates $50 Million to UCSF for “Unconventional” Science [via San Francisco Examiner]

Nuala Sawyer reports on Bill Bowes' gift to UCSF for biomedical research.

Dec 2016

Tianqiao Chen and Chrissy Luo Give $115 Million to Caltech for Brain Research [via L.A. Times]

Rosanna Xia reports on a significant gift to brain research in "How a mind-controlled robotic arm paved the way for Caltech's new neuroscience institute"

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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

The Wealthy Couple Trying to Unlock the Secrets of Anorexia [via Inside Philanthropy]

Philanthropy Forecast, 2017: Trends and Issues to Watch [via Inside Philanthropy]

On Giving to Science: Robert Shelton, Research Corporation for Science Advancement

Largest-Ever Gift to UCSF Honors Philanthropist Helen Diller [via UCSF]

On Giving to Science: Paul Joskow, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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

A Small Science Funder to Watch, Backing Some Hot Fields of Research (via Inside Philanthropy)

China’s Rising Philanthropy Presents the Next Big Brain Science Donor [via Inside Philanthropy]

Bill Bowes Donates $50 Million to UCSF for “Unconventional” Science [via San Francisco Examiner]

Tianqiao Chen and Chrissy Luo Give $115 Million to Caltech for Brain Research [via L.A. Times]

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