Racing to Fund Multiple Sclerosis Research
Ilana Katz Sand, MD, Associate Director of the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Mount Sinai, is dedicated to advancing research and improving lives. Her recent work explores how diet and lifestyle may influence long-term outcomes and day-to-day symptoms for people with MS. Last fall, she and her husband, Michael, ran the NYC Marathon to help fund this research. Their journey reflects a deeply personal commitment to finding practical ways to improve quality of life for those affected by the disease.
Sun Pharma Honors a Dermatology Luminary and Invests in the Future of the Field
For decades, breakthroughs in dermatology have transformed the lives of patients living with chronic, debilitating, and often highly visible skin diseases. Behind many of those advances are enduring partnerships among physician-scientists, academic medical centers, and industry leaders committed to moving the field forward. Through a $2.5 million philanthropic commitment to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Sun Pharma is making a lasting investment in that future.
Honoring Marilyn Monroe’s Legacy: Mental Health for the Arts
This year is the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe, the legendary film star. Although Ms. Monroe passed away at the young age of 36, her legacy continues to shine in new ways—most recently at Mount Sinai through the vision of philanthropist Lori Hall, who is advancing a cause close to Ms. Monroe’s heart, and in her name: support for the mental health needs of the performing arts community.
Expanding Autoimmunity Research
Judith and Stewart Colton’s $5 million gift to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will establish a new Colton Center for Autoimmunity, extending the family’s deeply personal commitment to accelerating discoveries that can lead to earlier diagnosis, more personalized treatments, and fuller, healthier lives for people with autoimmune diseases.
Stories of Philanthropy
