Michelson Found Animals’ Founders Honored by CAMP Clinics at 2024 Gala
Michelson Found Animals (MFA) is honored to be recognized by our esteemed partners, the Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP), at their 2024 gala on October 23, 2024.
Why We All Should Love the NIH and How We Can Make It Better
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation’s primary funder of academic medical research. Our taxpayer dollars fund the agency, and the returns have been nothing short of transformational.
UCLA receives $120 million from Alya and Gary Michelson for new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy
The gift designates $50 million apiece to establish two research entities within the institute, one focused on rapid vaccine development and the other on harnessing the microbiome to advance human health.
Milken Institute Honors Dr. Gary Michelson With Tommy Lasorda Leadership Award
Dr. Michelson was presented with the sixth Lasorda Leadership Award by Milken Institute Chairman Michael Milken at the 2024 Global Gourmet Games benefit at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 4.
Revolutionizing Medicine and Philanthropy: Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson Win 2024 Humanitarian Award
Dr. Gary K. Michelson and his wife Alya Michelson received the 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Gathering for Cure (GFC) Awards Gala at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
California Governor, Education, and Research Leaders Announce California Institute for Immunology & Immunotherapy to be Based at New UCLA Research Park
CIII’s future home in West Los Angeles was announced on January 3, 2024, by California Governor Gavin Newsom, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, University of California President Michael Drake, and other leaders at the new UCLA Research Park.
Inner City Law Center Recognizes the Michelsons’ Compassion for Vulnerable and Underserved Individuals
The Inner City Law Center, which fights for housing and justice for the working poor, immigrants, people who are disabled, and homeless veterans will honor Alya and Dr. Gary K. Michelson with their Humanitarian Award on May 10.
Gary Michelson Delivers Intellectual Property Keynote Speech
Dr. Michelson delivered the keynote address emphasizing the importance of intellectual property in the global economy as “innovation is key to the welfare of our country.”
Alya and Gary Michelson Attend City Hall's College Behind Bars Event
On October 17, 2019, policymakers, philanthropists, impact investors, educators, and students gathered at Los Angeles City Hall for a pre-screening of the first episode of College Behind Bars: No One Ever Taught Me Any of That.