This session will spotlight how foundations in the health sciences are approaching grantmaking in today’s challenging climate and provide insights into the opportunities and expectations shaping this funding landscape. The conversation will explore strategies for building successful approaches and help researchers strengthen their engagement with health-focused foundations.
Panelists
- Sindy Escobar-Alvarez, PhD – Program Director, Medical Research Program, Doris Duke Foundation
- Irfan Hasan – Vice President, Programs and Grants, New York Community Trust
- Victoria McGovern, PhD – Senior Program Officer, Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Moderator
- Takeisha Hall-Ruff – Senior Executive Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Panel Hosts
- Dimitra Koutsantoni, PhD – Executive Director of University Corporate and Foundation Relations, Office of Alumni and Development
- Venessa Manzano – Senior Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
While the discussion will focus on health care and medical research, all members of the Columbia community with an interest in foundation funding are welcome to attend.
Special Thanks
This session is co-hosted with Columbia’s Office of Faculty Advancement. We would like to thank Dima Amso, Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, Vina Tran, Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement, and Dimitra Koutsantoni, Executive Director of University Corporate and Foundation Relations, Office of Alumni and Development, for co-organizing this session.
