philanthropy Archives | ��ϳԹ��Դ

The science of storytelling

Communications Department — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:06:43 +0000

The post The science of storytelling appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

CSHL’s 2026 Golf Tournament raises more than $650,000

Communications Department — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:48:06 +0000

��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) proudly welcomed more than 280 golfers to its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Piping Rock Country Club and The Creek Club. Thanks to a sold-out, double-course tournament, along with spirited participation in the day’s raffles and live auction, the event raised more than $650,000 in...

The post CSHL’s 2026 Golf Tournament raises more than $650,000 appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

President’s message: Progress and opportunity for science and medicine

Communications Department — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:32 +0000

his is an extraordinary moment in time for the biomedical sciences. Seven decades ago, the discovery of the structure of DNA sparked a revolution in understanding life. In the decades since, the knowledge of fundamental biology we have accumulated has led to innovative treatments for many difficult-to-treat diseases, and many more are now within reach....

The post President’s message: Progress and opportunity for science and medicine appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Cynthia Stebbins extends support to CSHL Fellows

Gina Dipietro — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:15 +0000

Cynthia Rossbach Stebbins has pledged a significant financial contribution to ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) to endow the CSHL Fellows Program, empowering early-career scientists to pursue high-impact research in areas from cancer biology to artificial intelligence. Stebbins’ gift, which will be matched by ��ϳԹ��Դ Chair Marilyn Simons, was announced during a special...

The post Cynthia Stebbins extends support to CSHL Fellows appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

A steadfast commitment to discovery

Lisa Cruz — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:30:21 +0000

For more than 30 years, Edward Chernoff has been a devoted champion of ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL), offering both leadership and friendship to the institution he first encountered as a young science enthusiast. While his professional life led him into the family’s air-conditioning and refrigeration business, Motors & Armatures (MARS), Chernoff’s early academic grounding...

The post A steadfast commitment to discovery appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Our Daughters Foundation donates $200,000 to CSHL

Gina Dipietro — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:30:29 +0000

This Endometriosis Awareness Month, there is much to be hopeful for at ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL). CSHL Associate Professor Semir Beyaz’s lab, in collaboration with Northwell Health, has published results from the world’s first endometrial biobank. This new platform for discovery was made possible through patient volunteers who donated tissue for fundamental biology research...

The post Our Daughters Foundation donates $200,000 to CSHL appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Brescia Foundation supports ILFS-1 research at CSHL

Gina Dipietro — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:30:58 +0000

When Patricia and Jason Brescia welcomed their first child, Jason Michael Brescia Jr., in December 2022, they could not have imagined how quickly joy would turn to heartbreak. Born prematurely at 27 weeks, Jason Michael Jr. spent 54 days in intensive care before being diagnosed with Infantile Liver Failure Syndrome type 1 (ILFS-1), a rare...

The post Brescia Foundation supports ILFS-1 research at CSHL appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

2025 Double Helix Medals dinner raises over $7 million

Communications Department — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:32:03 +0000

��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) returned to New York City’s American Museum of Natural History on November 19, 2025, for the 20th annual Double Helix Medals dinner. CBS journalist Lesley Stahl emceed the event, which raised over $7 million for CSHL’s biological research and education programs. This year’s gala honored tennis legends-turned-cancer advocates Chris Evert...

The post 2025 Double Helix Medals dinner raises over $7 million appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Pediatric cancers: Rare, relentless, and real

Phil Renna — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:30:50 +0000

Pediatric cancer—two words that carry immense weight. For many, it’s a distant fear; for some, it’s a daily reality. And for my family, it became a devastating truth. After losing our teenage daughter to a rare form of cancer, we were left with a haunting question: Why are these cancers so difficult to treat? In...

The post Pediatric cancers: Rare, relentless, and real appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Catalyst: From lost scientist to science advocate

Communications Department — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:30:15 +0000

From lost scientist to science advocate ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) has been part of Kristin Olson Smith’s story since she and her family moved to Banbury Lane in 1990. She remembers her introduction to the Laboratory well, as it came on her first day of high school—or, to be exact, the night afterward. “My...

The post Catalyst: From lost scientist to science advocate appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Foundations for the Future: Topping-off ceremony

Communications Department — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:30:54 +0000

The post Foundations for the Future: Topping-off ceremony appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

NF1: Scientific insight and systemic change

Caroline Cosgrove — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:30:55 +0000

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Children diagnosed with the disorder often have motor delays and learning disabilities. Many are also diagnosed with autism or brain tumors. While significant progress has been made in understanding the biology of NF1 in animal models, translating these findings into clinical...

The post NF1: Scientific insight and systemic change appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Dorcas Cummings: The legacy behind the lecture

Communications Department — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:30:42 +0000

The post Dorcas Cummings: The legacy behind the lecture appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

CSHL Golf Tournament again raises nearly $700,000

Communications Department — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:30:52 +0000

Drive: Our advancement depends on it. It’s an intangible but readily recognizable force that fuels all human progress. Whether the journey takes us through corporate boardrooms, fundamental biology labs, or both, it doesn’t begin in the first place without the drive of dedicated individuals. That drive—and many others—was on full display this month at Cold...

The post CSHL Golf Tournament again raises nearly $700,000 appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

‘The bridge between hope and healing’

Caroline Cosgrove — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:30:58 +0000

Tens of millions of people affected by brain cancer, strokes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological diseases share a painful dilemma: a lack of viable therapeutic options. Tantalizingly, one of the biggest treatment obstacles is the very thing that protects the brain from harm: the blood-brain barrier (BBB). While the BBB does a remarkable job of...

The post ‘The bridge between hope and healing’ appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

President’s essay: We are science, and science is crucial

Communications Department — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:53:01 +0000

At ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL), we deeply value our uniquely vibrant campus and culture. But we thrive because we are intensely engaged with the broad community of scientists across the United States and the world. By collaborating, educating, and sharing knowledge, we amplify our impact, enabling groundbreaking discovery at CSHL and beyond. This is...

The post President’s essay: We are science, and science is crucial appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

CSHL to honor Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova & Bob Langer

Samuel Diamond — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:21:22 +0000

When there’s this much courage and innovation in one space, you can almost feel it in the air. It’s an understanding, a sense that everyone here shares the same mission: to improve people’s lives and help make the world a better place. Imagine the possibilities. On November 19, ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) will host...

The post CSHL to honor Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova & Bob Langer appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Endometriosis Foundation of America commits $10 million to CSHL

Lisa Cruz — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:00:58 +0000

From being told that their pain is not real to facing the heartbreak of infertility and even the threat of death, women dealing with endometriosis face incredible, sometimes lifelong journeys that can be rife with suffering and uncertainty. Now, ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) is partnering with the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) to bring...

The post Endometriosis Foundation of America commits $10 million to CSHL appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

Branching out: CSHL partners with LIAA to preserve grounds

Caroline Cosgrove — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:30:14 +0000

��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) got a generous spring refresh this March thanks to the local nonprofit, Long Island Arboricultural Association (LIAA). On March 15, dozens of arborists, plant health specialists, and landscape professionals from across Long Island volunteered their time and expertise to prune, selectively remove, and tend to trees across CSHL’s 120-acre campus....

The post Branching out: CSHL partners with LIAA to preserve grounds appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

From finance to restaurateur to men’s health advocate

Lisa Cruz — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:30:32 +0000

Self-described serial entrepreneur Tom Milana was not expecting a routine doctor’s appointment to turn into a mission to educate men about health and wellness. At just 48 years young, Milana was diagnosed with prostate cancer. That was 10 years ago. An early diagnosis and intervention meant Milana was cured, but the path was set for...

The post From finance to restaurateur to men’s health advocate appeared first on ��ϳԹ��Դ.

philanthropy Archives | ���ϳԹ���Դ