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RESEARCH, CENTERS & INSTITUTES

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 40,000+ employees brimming with creative capital. These talented people drive research across the spectrum—from basic 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 that our doctors and researchers 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:

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

Center for Head and Neck Surgery

Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute

Jefferson Transplant Institute

Jefferson Nicoletti Kidney Transplant Center

Neu Center for Supportive Medicine & Cancer

Rothman Orthopedic Institute

Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience

Headache Center

Jefferson Heart Institute

Digestive Health Institute

Center for Autism and Neurodiversity

David Farber ASPIRE Center

Melanoma Research Institute of Excellence

Melanoma Research Institute of Excellence - Uveal

Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Biome Project

Blood Cancer Center of Excellence

Geriatric Oncology Center of Excellence

Epilepsy Center

Raphael Center for Neurorestoration

Areas to Support

Jefferson Greatest Need

Athletics

Better Together Funds

Honickman Center

Jefferson Health Hospitals

Research, Centers & Institutes

Student Groups

Thomas Jefferson University

Department Matches & Challenges

Match

The Marketing Match provided by Chuck Lewis

Thank you to Jefferson Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Engagement & Marketing Officer Chuck Lewis for his gift of $5,000 and for generously matching every dollar donated by employees of the Marketing department.

$5,000 MATCHED

Completed

$10,000

The Northeast Challenge

Thank you to the generous donors who helped us reach our goal of 100 gifts to any program or fund at Jefferson’s hospitals located in Bucks, Frankford, or Torresdale. You helped unlock $10,000 from Edward A. Turzanski.

100 / 100 Donors

Completed

Match

SKCC Melanoma Research Institute Match ($1:$1) provided by the Ocular Melanoma Foundation

Thank you to the generous donors who made a gift to the Melanoma Research Institute of Excellence. Your gift was matched 1:1 thanks to a $25,000 gift from the Ocular Melanoma Foundation.

$1,375 MATCHED

Ended

$15,000

The Headache Center Challenge provided by Maureen & David Griffith

Thank you to Maureen and David Griffith and to the 15 donors whose gifts to the Headache Center helped to unlock $15,000.

15 / 15 Gifts

Completed

$2,500

The OIA Challenge provided by Stephen T. Smith

Thank you to the staff members of the Office of Institutional Advancement for reaching 100% participation on Giving Day and unlocking $2,500 from Stephen T. Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer.

175 / 175 Gifts

Completed

$5,000

The Jefferson Institutional Advancement Committee Challenge provided by Caro U. Rock

A huge thank you to Caro U. Rock and the Jefferson Institutional Advancement Committee for reaching 100% participation and unlocking $5,000 in support of Thomas Jefferson University Scholarships.

11 / 11 Gifts

Completed

Leaderboard

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!

My relationship to Jefferson is (select all that apply)

Rank	Answer	Amount
1	Staff	$195,688.34
2	Faculty	$93,002.00
3	Friend	$40,397.00
4	Alumni	$20,986.00
5	Patient	$15,348.00
6	Parent	$8,875.00
7	Post-Graduate Alumni	$6,221.00
8	Student	$1,282.00

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Match

The Epilepsy Electrophysiology Research Program Match

Thank you to the generous donors who made a gift to the Epilepsy Electrophysiology Research Program. Your gift was matched 1:1 thanks to a $500,000 gift from Jefferson benefactors Bob and Terri Smith.

$1,350 MATCHED

Ended

Match

The Linda & Larry Troch Match for SKCC ($1:$1)

Thank you to the generous donors who made a gift to the SKCC Cancer Care & Discovery Fund. Your gift was matched 1:1 thanks to a $10,000 gift from Jefferson grateful patients, Linda and Larry Troch.

$1,747 MATCHED

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