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Igniting the spark

Salk’s donor-funded Innovation and Collaboration Grants bring risky but rewarding science out of the dark.

Lucia Burrafato – Finding a home for art and science

Burrafato is shaping Discovery Society—a new, exclusive donor community built around a love for science, art, and Salk. 

Ankita Chadda – The mechanics of moving forward

Chadda is studying microscopic cellular motors in Aga Kendrick's lab. 

2026: Salk’s Year of Brain Health 

Salk Institute has declared a bold and timely focus for 2026: brain health.