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Clinical Developments in Follicular Lymphoma

Follicular lymphoma (FL) is a rare, slow-growing cancer that affects certain blood cells. People experiencing this form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma face multiple relapses over the course of their disease, which can run for years and sometimes...
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Caitlyn Barrett, PhD

Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Caitlyn Barrett, PhD, is a director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. Her scientific expertise in cancer biology and neurodegeneration in addition to her experience in grant and program management, stakeholder engagement, and program analysis are brought to bear as she partners with philanthropists to maximize their impact on the biomedical ecosystem.
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Multimillion-Dollar Scientific Grant Program Releases Third Cycle of Funding to Increase Foundational Understanding of Sarcoidosis

WASHINGTON, DC (September 20, 2023) — The Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative (ATF-BSI), in partnership with the Milken Institute, launched its latest round of funding today. Up to $3.4 million in total funding will...
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Mala Persaud

Director, Communications, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Mala Persaud is the director of communications for Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. A former journalist, Persaud is a mission-driven communications leader with expertise in science and health communications.
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Tambourine Announces the ALS Breakthrough Research Fund, Releases Inaugural Request for Proposals

WASHINGTON, DC (May 24, 2023) — Tambourine, in partnership with the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy, today announced the ALS Breakthrough Research Fund and released the Fund’s first Request for Proposals (RFP). The Fund...
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A smiling darker-skinned female named Mala Persaud with medium length black hair wearing a black blazer against an ambiguous outdoor background.

Mala Persaud

Director, Communications, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
Mala Persaud is the director of communications for Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. A former journalist, Persaud is a mission-driven communications leader with expertise in science and health communications.
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Unlocking Asian Philanthropy: Insights from Five Families

With a strong focus on education and discreet, affiliation-based philanthropy, Asian philanthropists are increasingly formalizing their giving and utilizing strategic tools to create a broader impact. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted...
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Melissa Petros

Formerly Milken Institute
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