Basic scientific discovery is the first step needed in developing all the medicines we take. Certain compounds have the potential to shield us or cure us from harmful infections and disease. Identifying these compounds and then turning them into safe and effective medicine is how scientists discover and develop new life saving drugs.

 

A mix of government and corporate funding supports both the early research and the cost of bringing a new drug from lab to market. This has led to profound discoveries of life saving knowledge, drugs, and technologies which we all rely on today. From the technology behind the most successful Covid vaccines, to statins that lower cholesterol to prevent heart disease, to antibiotics that kill harmful bacteria and more.

 

However, because certain areas of study fall out of favor, or offer comparatively less financial incentive should a new drug be discovered, the pace and scope of basic scientific discovery is slower and more narrow than it could be.

 

This may surprise you, but private philanthropy has been filling the void and speeding up science for decades. Such notable achievements we still rely on today such as Penicillin, the “Pap smear”, and automated DNA sequencing all got an early boost from private donations.

 

Today, this type of individual support for science is more important than ever. And now anyone can take part. Giftscience connects you directly to specific scientific research projects in topics that are often underfunded but important to us all. Here, you can actively take part, learn about, and fund science. The more we do this, the more we will help find new discoveries that go on to make a profound difference in the health and well-being of us all. 

 

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