New algorithm can predict diabetic kidney disease

Researchers have developed a computational approach to predict whether a person with type 2 diabetes will develop kidney disease, a frequent and dangerous complication of diabetes.

“This new study provides a glimpse into the powerful future of predictive diagnostics,” says co-senior author Kevin Yip, Ph.D., a professor and director of Bioinformatics at Sanford Burnham Prebys.

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Reviving exhausted T cells to tackle immunotherapy-resistant cancers

One of the biggest goals of immunotherapy is to reverse T cell exhaustion to boost the immune system’s ability to destroy cancerous cells.

Professor Linda Bradley, Ph.D., led a team of researchers who discovered a new way to make this happen—even in tumors that are resistant to clinically approved immunotherapies. The approach hinges on PSGL1, a protein found on white blood cells.

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Presenting The Conrad Prebys Foundation fellows

Thanks to a generous grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation, a diverse group of early-career researchers will gain hands-on experience in drug discovery and translational medicine.

“San Diego is one of the top areas in the country for biomedical research, and we’re pleased to partner with Sanford Burnham Prebys to help strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent in life sciences research,” says Grant Oliphant, CEO at The Conrad Prebys Foundation.

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Back by popular demand: The Rising Stars Symposium

Sanford Burnham Prebys recently hosted its second annual Rising Stars Symposium, an event that showcases exceptional postdoctoral and junior faculty candidates from across the country.

“Participating in the Rising Stars Symposium gave me an important opportunity not only to share my own scientific accomplishments, but also to network and connect with other scientists who share the same passions at an institution that actively fosters inclusivity,” says Rising Star Laura Menocal, currently a Ph.D. candidate at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

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Sanford Children's Research Center hosts inaugural symposium

Sanford Burnham Prebys hosted its first-ever Children’s Health Research Symposium. The event brings scientists and families together to learn about the latest research tackling childhood diseases.

“We’re all here because we want to improve the health of children,” said President and CEO David A. Brenner, M.D. “But this event also shows the amazing amount of collaboration and collegiality across San Diego, because we have all types of people from different backgrounds who want to develop therapies and cures for children affected by disease.”

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You are invited to our next free G12 Community event

Can science mend a broken heart?

Your heart skips a beat. It could be love, but it could also be a symptom of atrial fibrillation (AFib), one of the most common heart problems affecting millions of people each year.

Assistant Professor Alexandre Colas, Ph.D., is working in the field of regenerative medicine to repair damaged heart cells. His novel approach could transform the way we treat AFib and help people who have had a heart attack live longer, healthier lives.

Join Dr. Colas and his team to learn more about how, with a little help from science, a broken heart can mend.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Registration, Meet and Greet

11:30AM to 12:00PM

Lecture

12:00PM to 1:00PM

Sanford Burnham Prebys

Building 12 Auditorium

10905 Road to the Cure

San Diego, CA 92121

Invite a friend! Bring your lunch! Come ready to learn, meet new friends and engage with Sanford Burnham Prebys, your community resource for the latest cutting-edge discoveries, as well as health and science research. Our free G12 Community events promote health, education and friendship.

You may also contact Paulina Lee to RSVP

Email plee@sbpdiscovery.org or Phone (858) 795-5070

Care for all you love

From exploring pancreatic cancer treatment to genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, you have made our efforts possible over the last 46 years. Sanford Burnham Prebys is grateful for your generosity, and we’re looking forward to all that is possible with you by our side.

Since you are an important part of the Sanford Burnham Prebys family, we want to share a free resource with you that is available to you and your loved ones.

Sanford Burnham Prebys has partnered with FreeWill to offer a free and easy online estate planning tool that guides you through creating your will in as little as 20 minutes. While it’s likely that you already have a will, this may help your loved ones who may not have plans in place.

Prioritizing this simple act of self-care can also support Sanford Burnham Prebys with an optional legacy gift in your will. This costs nothing today but powers our cutting-edge research for generations, saving and changing countless lives. Please know that FreeWill is free to use whether or not you choose to include a gift.

For years, we’ve been committed to finding cures for human disease and improving quality of life. Let’s continue to care for ourselves and our community so that Sanford Burnham Prebys can continue making lifesaving discoveries for years to come.