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College of Life Sciences

Creating the Visionaries of Tomorrow

Training tomorrow’s scientific leaders today requires a forward-thinking approach. With the highest quality education and research training available in academic medicine, the College of Life Sciences’ comprehensive curriculum provides our students with that and so much more. 

Our program is designed to equip future leaders with the skills and qualities they’ll need to perform path-breaking research and make high-impact discoveries. The discipline is rapidly advancing, and Jefferson is staying ahead of the curve. With programs anchored by a large and diverse portfolio of ongoing research opportunities, students gain hands-on experience in various realms of study.

Supporting the College of Life Sciences enhances our ability to produce standout graduates with the skills to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing medical research landscape.  

There’s Still Time to Support Jefferson Giving Day
Apr 24, 2025

It's been an amazing day, but we're not done yet! As a nonprofit organization, Jefferson counts on generous individuals like you to power our future.


Make your gift before midnight tonight. Every gift--of any amount--matters right now.


Let’s work together to make this year’s Giving Day the best yet.

CHALLENGE MET: College of Life Sciences Challenge, sponsored by Dean Gerald Grunwald, PhD, and Barbara Lepak
Apr 24, 2025

Thank you to Dean Gerald Grunwald and Barbara Lepak as well as the generous donors who supported the College of Life Sciences! 

Image for Update: CHALLENGE MET: College of Life Sciences Challenge, sponsored by Dean Gerald Grunwald, PhD, and Barbara Lepak
$25,000
Research Bridge Funding Challenge, sponsored by an Anonymous Sidney Kimmel Medical College Alumnus
Thank you to the anonymous Sidney Kimmel Medical College alumnus and all the generous donors who supported Thomas Jefferson University and the Research Bridge Fund. Your generosity is making a meaningful impact on advancing critical research and breakthroughs!
Completed
$10,000
College of Life Sciences Challenge, sponsored by Dean Gerald Grunwald, PhD & Barbara Lepak
Thank you to Dean Gerald Grunwald and Barbara Lepak and the generous donors who supported the College of Life Sciences!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Power Hour Raffle: Hatch Restore 3
Thank you to all of our generous Power Hour donors who supported Jefferson! Congratulations to Annie H. for winning a Hatch Restore 3.
Completed
$2,500
Scholarship Challenge, sponsored by Rick Sloane '86
Thank you to Rick Sloane '86 and the generous donors who supported TJU scholarships!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Thomas Jefferson University Pop-Up Challenge, sponsored by President Susan C. Aldridge, PhD
Thank you to President Susan Aldridge and the generous donors who supported Thomas Jefferson University!
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Alumni Challenge, sponsored by Bryant Greene '96
Thank you to Bryant Greene '96 and the generous alumni who supported Jefferson!
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Power Hour Challenge
Power Hour Results: The Jefferson group that received the most gifts between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.—and has earned $1,000 in bonus funds—is the Bangladeshi Students Association. Congratulations!
Rank Prize Power Hour Challenge Gifts
1 $1,000 Student Groups 28
2 Education Greatest Need 8
3 Patient Care Greatest Need 6
4 Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation - Center City 5
5 Jefferson Abington Hospital 3
Ended
Success!
Scavenger Hunt Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
The four lucky students below won $250 for their favorite Thomas Jefferson University program, thanks to Bob Lockyer '68: - Aiman R., Program: Bangladeshi Student Association - Charlize H., Program: Asian Student Association - Nusrat F., Program: Bangladeshi Student Association - Lexi N., Program: Philippine Student Association
Completed
$5,000
Student Assistance Challenge, sponsored by Bill Finn '67
Thank you to Bill Finn '67 and the generous donors who supported TJU student assistance funds!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
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