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Salk Institute ranks in top 5 nonprofits in the world for high-quality scientific research in life sciences
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The Salk Institute has been ranked one of the top 5 nonprofit institutions in the world focused on the life sciences and one of the top 10 nonprofits generally, according to a report known as the
Nature Index and released by Springer Nature on June 7, 2018.
"Salk has been a consistent source of groundbreaking discoveries in the fundamental biological sciences since its founding by polio vaccine discoverer Jonas Salk more than 50 years ago," says Salk President
Rusty Gage. "Our world-class scientists continue to push scientific boundaries with their research into cancer, neuroscience, genetics, metabolism and plant biology, which is reflected in these exemplary rankings."
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| Discovery reveals how cells try to control levels of key HIV protein |
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The lab of Salk Professor
Katherine Jones discovered a small molecule that destroys the HIV protein called Tat, responsible for revving up the virus. The molecule, while itself too toxic to serve as a therapy for HIV, reveals proteins in host cells that can potentially target Tat and halt this runaway replication process. The work appeared in the journal
PLOS Pathogens.
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| Impaired energy production may explain why the brain is susceptible to age-related diseases |
The lab of Professor
Rusty Gage discovered that cells from older individuals had impaired mitochondria
(the power stations of cells
) and reduced energy production. By studying neurons generated directly from skin cells, the team showed the impact of aged mitochondria on brain cells, which could reveal more about the link between mitochondrial dysfunction and age-related brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The work appeared in
Cell Reports.
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Salk Institute receives $1.5 million for Alzheimer's research from NANOS Co. Ltd.
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The Salk Institute received $1.5 million for research into the cellular underpinnings of
Alzheimer's disease from NANOS Co. Ltd., a company based in South Korea. The funds will establish a dedicated laboratory space at Salk called the NANOS Alzheimer's Disease Stem Cell Suite, which will serve as a cell bank focused on Alzheimer's and will house both stem cells and somatic (body) cells from human donors, critical for the analysis and testing of therapeutic drugs.
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| Salk's Tony Hunter wins 2018 Tang Prize in Biomedical Science |
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Salk American Cancer Society Professor
Tony Hunter has been awarded the 2018 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science, which aims to recognize and encourage original research and major contributions in biopharmaceutical science, sustainable development, sinology and law. Hunter will share the prize of $50 million Taiwanese dollars (approximately $1.5 million US) equally with fellow cancer researchers Brian Druker and John Mendelsohn.
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Saket Navlakha named Pew Scholar
Saket Navlakha, an assistant professor in Salk's Integrative Biology Laboratory, is one of 22 researchers to be named a 2018 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences. Each scholar receives $300,000 over four years. Additionally, Navlakha is one of a subset of five Pew Scholars selected for support by the Kathryn W. Davis Peace by Pieces Fund, which focuses on investigating health challenges in the brain as it ages.
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Janelle Ayres is a finalist for Blavatnik National Award
Associate Professor
Janelle Ayres is one of 31 US finalists selected to compete for the world's largest unrestricted prizes for early career researchers, the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists. The Blavatnik National Awards recognize both the past accomplishments and the future promise of the most talented scientific and engineering researchers aged 42 years and younger at America's top academic and research institutions.
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Salk appoints neuroscientist Margarita Behrens as Research Professor
The Salk Institute has appointed neuroscientist
Margarita Behrens to the newly created position of Research Professor. Behrens, who has been a staff scientist in Salk's Computational Neurobiology Laboratory (CNL) since 2009, will lead her own research group within the CNL, where she will carry out independent research projects and continue to collaborate on studies with the Institute's other world-renowned neuroscience faculty.
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Gift annuity rates increase on July 1!
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Did you know that a gift to the Salk Institute of $20,000 or more can provide fixed payments for you and your loved ones? Charitable gift annuities provide tax savings and an income for you while benefitting research and discovery at the Salk Institute. By creating a charitable gift annuity, you can be confident that you've made a smart decision about your financial and philanthropic priorities.
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Sample Rates
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Your Age
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Current Rate
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New Rate on July 1, 2018
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70
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5.1
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6.8
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7.3
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90
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9.0
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9.5
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Learn more about the many benefits of a charitable gift annuity by contacting:
Cheryl Dean
Planned Giving Counsel
(858) 500-4884
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| Symphony at Salk - August 25, 2018 |
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TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018
Please join us for a spectacular evening of music featuring the sensational San Diego Symphony and special guest artist, Tony Award-winning star of
Hamilton, Leslie Odom, Jr. Experience warm camaraderie, gourmet food and drink, a breathtaking sunset and refreshing ocean breezes against the backdrop of one of the world's most striking architectural masterpieces.
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| Women & Science - July 11, 2018 |
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Join us for a discussion with Salk Professor
Susan Kaech and Associate Professor
Janelle Ayres of the NOMIS Center for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis.
Salk Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration Kim Witmer will host the discussion.
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| Salk science wallpaper images |
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Looking for a unique background image for your computer, iPad or phone?
This month's image comes from a recent
press release from Salk scientists in
Rusty Gage's lab, who found a new approach to develop sophisticated brain organoid models.
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