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RESEARCH

Optimistic revolutions begin with ideas from people who realize what will be obvious in 10 years and start doing it today. At Jefferson, we are home to 30,000+ employees who are brimming with creative capital. These talented women and men drive research across the spectrum—from basic discovery research in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, to research on the translation and practical application of new knowledge; and on topics ranging from molecular biology and cancer therapeutics, to architecture and material science, to entrepreneurship and public health. In all we do, we aim to improve lives by impacting the way we think, live and care for each other.  


How you can help:

Philanthropy is central to this culture of discovery, providing the support necessary to launch bold new avenues of study. Together, we can spark a revolution fueled by research, sending countless life-changing ideas to the marketplace. By making a gift to one of our research centers or institutes, you will invest in the resources necessary to ensure our doctors and researchers from across the Jefferson community are able to develop potential new therapies and treatments for our most challenging conditions.

 

Make an impact and a gift today by contributing to one of our research centers or institutes below:

Center for Autism and Neurodiversity Center for Head and Neck Surgery Digestive Health Institute Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Jefferson Heart Institute Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute Jefferson Digestive Health Institute Jefferson Nicoletti Kidney Transplant Center Neu Center for Cancer Survivorship Provost's Research Initiatives Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Jefferson Health Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Areas to Support
Academics Jefferson Health Hospitals Athletics Research Specialty Care Pavilion
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Jefferson Community Leaderboard
Every member of the Jefferson community plays a role today! Check the live leaderboard to see the impact alumni, employees, patients, parents, students, and friends are making throughout the day!
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Rank Answer Gifts
1 Staff 1,991
2 Faculty 398
3 Alumni 118
4 Friend 104
5 Patient 92
6 Post-Graduate Alumni 54
7 Student 45
8 Parent 31
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$5,000
New Challenge Alert: Jefferson Challenge provided by Robert J. Cindrich (all gifts eligible)
Thank you to the generous donors who helped us reach our goal of 50 gifts by supporting Jefferson. You helped unlock a $5,000 gift to the Compassionate Resident Program, in honor of Richard C. Gozon, member of the Thomas Jefferson University Board of Trustees and former President of Thomas Jefferson University provided by Robert J. Cindrich.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$5,000
Marketing Match (1:1) provided by Chuck G. Lewis
Thank you to our generous employees in the Marketing department who doubled their impact with the $5,000 match from Chuck G. Lewis, Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Marketing Officer.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
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The Lisa Oakley Family Foundation Match for the SKCC - SCP (1:1)
Thank you to all our generous donors who maximized their donation with our $25,000 match from the Lisa Oakley Family Foundation for the Specialty Care Pavilion - Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center!
$620 MATCHED
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$25,000
The Kent Gushner Participation Challenge (all gifts eligible)
Thank you to our incredible donors who helped us reach our participation goals of 1,500 gifts, 2,500 gifts, and 3,000 gifts! You helped unlock a total of $100,000 from Kent Gushner, President of Boyds Philadelphia and Jefferson benefactor.
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Jefferson Cabinet Halfway Challenge
We're proud to share that we achieved 100% participation from the Thomas Jefferson University leadership cabinet! Thank you for unlocking an additional $10,000 gift from H. Richard Haverstick, Jr., Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, to Jefferson!
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$10,000
Northeast Participation Challenge provided by Judy and Gary Welch, DO
Thank you to the generous donors who helped us reach our goal of 50 gifts to Jefferson Health – Northeast! You helped unlock an additional $10,000 from Judy and Gary Welch, DO to the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$25,000
Neuroscience Challenge provided by Pamela & Steven Barrer, MD
Thank you to the generous donors who helped reach our goal of 50 gifts by supporting the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience. You helped unlock an additional $25,000 gift from Pamela and Steven Barrer, MD to the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience program at Jefferson Health - Abington.
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