Griffin Catalyst

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center recently announced plans for the new Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion, a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the growing need for cancer care in New York City and beyond. With cancer cases projected to rise by 50% by 2050, the Pavilion will play a crucial role in providing life-saving treatments and compassionate care as MSK’s team works to achieve their singular mission: end cancer for life. The Pavilion has been thoughtfully designed for the future, incorporating innovative technology, leading-edge robotics, and enhanced operating suites, ensuring that each individual receives the personalized attention and treatment they deserve, at the time they most need it. Read more in today’s edition of DealBook to learn how Griffin Catalyst and MSK are joining forces in the fight against cancer: https://lnkd.in/ehiB9sJA

Griffin Catalyst is proud to partner with non-profit American History Unbound to present dramatic multi-media storytelling of World War I and World War II to audiences in New York and Miami and nationwide via public television broadcast later this year. The unique combination of narration and imagery from renowned historian John Monsky, accompanied by music from Broadway stars and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, brings to life in new ways two of the most consequential moments of the 20th century. This partnership with American History Unbound represents Griffin Catalyst Founder Ken Griffin's latest support of bold initiatives promoting freedom and democracy through inspirational and educational programming. Learn more about how “The Great War & The Great Gatsby" and “The Eyes of the World: D-Day to VE Day" will honor America’s past to help inspire the country’s future: https://bit.ly/4bPDkfj

In 2016, a gift from Griffin Catalyst Founder Ken Griffin to Boston Children's Hospital helped accelerate the early clinical use of mitochondrial transplantation to meaningfully improve the heart function of critically ill infants. Since then, the therapeutic use of mitochondrial transplantation has been extended through research around the globe, expanding its potential impact on the lives of countless patients suffering from a range of illnesses. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ai693t

Over the past 30 years, nearly half of the world's coral reefs have disappeared, with severe consequences for coastal health and biodiversity. To address this challenge, the venture studio Good Machine has created Reefgen to help restore marine ecosystems that are critical to coastal communities. The result? A remotely operated underwater robot that works 100 times faster and for longer periods of time than human divers. Read more about Griffin Catalyst’s support to Good Machine and Reefgen: https://bit.ly/3Yvg1Da

When pandemic school closures forced students nationwide to move to online learning, Griffin Catalyst led efforts to ensure those in need would remain connected to the internet, including in Chicago and Miami. Evelyn Turque was one such recipient of digital literacy courses, which taught people of all ages and backgrounds how to solve problems in a digital world, providing them with the skills to access educational resources and career opportunities. Learn more about Evelyn's story:?https://lnkd.in/eB_gwC78

When other options were exhausted, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital had a hypothesis: what if they could use a patient’s own mitochondria to try to save a child’s life? With the support of Griffin Catalyst, doctors and researchers at Boston Children's Hospital further developed a pioneering technique, using a patient’s own mitochondria and new, purpose-built medical equipment, to advance an experimental treatment with the potential to save the lives of infants with heart issues. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ai693t

In Case You Missed It: Griffin Catalyst Founder Ken Griffin recently spoke at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Summit in Miami. Ken shared his perspective on why urgent reforms to the K-12 educational system are needed to ensure U.S. global competitiveness and prepare American schoolchildren for the economy of the future. Learn more about Griffin Catalyst's commitment to increasing access to high-quality education: https://bit.ly/4blikgt

In Case You Missed It: Millions of visitors now have the opportunity to see Apex, the largest and most complete Stegosaurus fossil ever found, at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City, courtesy of Griffin Catalyst Founder Ken Griffin. As one visitor said: “Seeing it like this is something I've never witnessed. You see replicas, but to see this type of display, it being real, is special.” With Griffin Catalyst’s support, researchers at AMNH will be able to study this remarkable specimen and learn new insights about the Age of Dinosaurs. Read more about this exciting new exhibition: https://bit.ly/3XocoNU

More than a decade ago, Alan Safran, a charter school leader in Boston, and Antonio Gutierrez, a recent graduate, had an ambitious goal: ensure all students can succeed academically by embedding personalized learning into the school day. Today, Saga Education is the national leader in high-impact tutoring delivered during the regular school day, expanding educational opportunities for students in schools across the country. Read more about Saga and Griffin Catalyst’s commitment to scaling personalized learning: https://bit.ly/3D85DIF

The amount of conversation children experience during the first few years of life varies widely. This 'early talk gap' can lead directly to the “achievement gap” later in school. LENA (Language Environment Analysis), a 2023-2024 Tools Competition winner, is a nonprofit organization that works with school districts, hospitals, library systems, and universities around the world to accelerate language development in children from birth to age three. Learn more about the impact on millions of children worldwide: https://bit.ly/3WXwiPB