Support Our Research

As we stand at the frontier of science and medicine, we are faced with a choice: Do we continue playing disease roulette, waiting for illness to strike? Or do we take action to unlock longer, healthier lives?

The blueprint is already inside us. Our stem cells have shown us the way. They are nature’s quiet guardians — resilient, adaptable, and designed to endure. By learning from them, we are building a future where fewer families face the heartbreak of losing a loved one too soon.

But this isn’t just a mission for scientists alone. Progress will require a movement — one that brings together researchers, policymakers, investors, and most importantly, people like you.

So here’s my challenge to you: Take ownership of your health. Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise — the very habits that nurture your body’s ability to regenerate and stay strong. Stay curious. Embrace science. Support efforts to understand aging — because knowledge is the most powerful tool we have. Demand that we prioritize longevity science — not just for the wealthy, but for everyone. Speak up. Advocate for research funding that tackles aging at its core – because that is an investment in your own healthspan

The fountain of youth is already within us. Let’s unlock its potential together — because a longer, healthier future isn’t just possible — it’s within reach. A future where more of us thrive in health, not just survive in age.

How Your Support Helps

Your philanthropic investment can directly support:

  • Groundbreaking Research: Seed funding is essential to the success of our research. It enables us to explore high-risk, high-reward ideas that might not attract traditional funding sources, allowing us to take bold steps in innovative research that could lead to the next big breakthrough in medicine.
  • Support Young Investigators: Philanthropic support helps us nurture and develop the next generation of scientists by providing opportunities for training, mentorship, and early-stage research experience. Your gift empowers our young researchers to pursue groundbreaking work in regenerative medicine and stem cell biology.

Ways to Give

A gift to our Stem Cell Discovery Fund—whether small or large—can make a profound impact on our ability to explore new research directions.

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Contact Us

Whether you’re interested in funding specific research initiatives, supporting our facilities, or contributing to scholarships, we welcome you to talk with us. To discuss how you can support our work or explore giving opportunities, please reach out to:

  • Katarina Trojnar, Executive Director of Development at ktrojnar@ucsd.edu
  • Nick Knote-Macias, Senior Director of Development at nkmacias@ucsd.edu