A New Big Gift Tackles the Problem of Inflammatory and Immune-Mediated Disease

A New Big Gift Tackles the Problem of Inflammatory and Immune-Mediated Disease

To build up collaborative research infrastructure, a landmark $100 million gift from businessman Gene Lay will launch a new institute spanning Brigham and Women's Hospital, Mass General and Harvard Medical School.

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Philanthropy Claims to Be a Dynamic Sector. Why Isn't It?

Philanthropy Claims to Be a Dynamic Sector. Why Isn't It?

Philanthropy often touts itself as a disruptive force, taking risks and accelerating change. But in reality, it mostly sticks to the same causes and metrics-focused strategies. Can it ever shake this tendency? Should it?

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Status Update: How Facebook’s Billionaires Are Changing the World of Philanthropy

Status Update: How Facebook’s Billionaires Are Changing the World of Philanthropy

While many of them are still in their 30s, the winners minted by Facebook have already given away billions and will be engaged in large-scale grantmaking for decades to come. We take stock of one of the biggest stories in philanthropy today—if not ever.

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"A Lot Has Happened in Three Years." What’s Going on with the Parker Institute?

"A Lot Has Happened in Three Years." What’s Going on with the Parker Institute?

In 2016, the tech billionaire Sean Parker launched the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy with a $250 million investment. We check in with the institute’s Chief Science Officer to see how things are going and what’s been accomplished so far.

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What's Up With Sean Parker's Epic Quest for Breakthroughs on Cancer?

What's Up With Sean Parker's Epic Quest for Breakthroughs on Cancer?

A lot is happening with the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy that the tech billionaire launched last year. But is this thing living up to all the hype that surrounded its rollout?  

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