Philanthropist and friend of Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute was a giant supporter of medical research
La Jolla, Calif., July 25, 2016 --The scientists and staff at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute are saddened to hear of the passing of our namesake Conrad Prebys and we send his family and friends our sincere condolences.
“Conrad was an extraordinarily generous man and we are privileged to have been a recipient of his thoughtful and giving spirit, which touched all parts of San Diego,” said Perry Nisen, CEO.
Conrad said, “Everyone deserves a chance to live life, a long life, a healthy life.”
“His most recent gift to our Institute will help fulfill his belief in Sanford Burnham Prebys and his commitment to medical discoveries for future generations,” said Kristiina Vuori, President.
Thank you Conrad for believing in us. We’ve lost a great friend of our Institute.
To view our video honoring Conrad’s generosity, click here.
About SBP
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) is an independent nonprofit medical research organization that conducts world-class, collaborative, biological research and translates its discoveries for the benefit of patients. SBP focuses its research on cancer, immunity, neurodegeneration, metabolic disorders and rare children’s diseases. The Institute invests in talent, technology and partnerships to accelerate the translation of laboratory discoveries that will have the greatest impact on patients. Recognized for its world-class NCI-designated Cancer Center and the Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical Genomics, SBP employs about 1,100 scientists and staff in San Diego (La Jolla), Calif., and Orlando (Lake Nona), Fla. For more information, visit us at SBPdiscovery.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/SBPdiscovery and on Twitter @SBPdiscovery.
