Michelson Philanthropies

Michelson Medical Research Foundation awards $750,000 to rising immunology leaders

The Michelson Medical Research Foundation has awarded $750,000 to five early-career scientists for their innovative work in immunology, vaccine discovery, and immunotherapy. The recipients will use the funding to accelerate their research and develop new treatments for diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders.

SourceMichelson Philanthropies·DateFeb 18, 2026

Human Immunome Project and Michelson Medical Research Foundation award $150,000 grants to three early-career scientists researching immunology and vaccines

Three early-career scientists, Dr. Omar Abudayyeh, Dr. Caleb Lareau, and Dr. Yuzhong Liu, are awarded $150,000 grants for their innovative research on human immunology, vaccine discovery, and cancer immunotherapy. Their proposals aim to advance our understanding of the immune system and develop new treatments for deadly diseases.

SourceMichelson Philanthropies·DateFeb 19, 2025