
Gerstner Philanthropies
@gerstnerfdn
We fund projects focused on biomedical research, environmental sustainability, expanding educational opportunities, and providing one-time emergency assistance.
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https://gerstner.org/ 18-06-2015 17:24:35
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Congratulations to the 10 scientists who graduated from the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences ( GSK Graduate School) yesterday! 👏🎓


We are proud to support #FeedingOurNeighbors at Catholic Charities of NY, running pop-up food pantries in high-need communities across the diocese. Their recent pop-up at St. Helena’s in the Bronx supported over 200 families in need of food and other assistance! vimeo.com/953967224



Congratulations to Dr. Renhe Luo from the lab of Dr. Danwei Huangfu, on receiving the 2024 GSK Chairman's Prize for his innovative research on gene enhancers! #GSK #MSKCC


We are excited to partner with Mayo Clinic to announce a $25M gift to establish the Gerstner Scholars Program in AI Translation. This program will support early-career clinicians in their collaboration with experts in AI to drive breakthrough solutions in patient care.





We value our partnership with Hostos College and its commitment to shaping future leaders in philanthropy. Great to see our PO, Victoria Coker, join the Women in Philanthropy panel to discuss mission-driven work and the power of giving #WomenInPhilanthropy bit.ly/43pswCx


We are excited to launch the Pew-Gerstner Fellowship in Ocean Plastics Research with The Pew Trusts! This new program supports mid-career researchers tackling ocean plastic pollution through solutions-focused science. Learn more: bit.ly/PewGerstnerFel…

Bad news: The amount of plastic entering our ocean could triple by 2040. Good news: A new The Pew Trusts and @gerstnerfdn fellowship will support vital new research to mitigate marine plastic pollution. pewtrsts.org/4dvuBQo

We're pleased to announce that the Gerstner Scholars Program in AI Translation has launched its new website! Learn how we're partnering with Mayo Clinic to support researching working to bring AI breakthroughs into clinical care: mayomagazine.mayoclinic.org/2025/06/gerstn…

With demand at pantries up 17%, Gerstner Philanthropies has awarded $1.7M in new grants to support emergency food programs across the NYC metro area. We are proud to support NY Common Pantry Part of the Solution Person to Person Project Hospitality and St. John's Bread & Life in this critical work.


Congratulations to Zhi “Zack” Zheng, on receiving the 2025 GSK Graduate School Chairman’s prize! Zack's work focuses on the SPO11 protein and stands to provide new insights into human reproductive health and diseases. #MSKCC #Science

Proud to support The Greater Boston Food Bank as they award $700k in transformational gifts to YMCA Greater Boston and the Weymouth Food Pantry/South Shore Food Bank. These grants will expand food access and strengthen community-based responses in Eastern MA. gbfb.org/news/press-rel…