Griffin Catalyst

With Griffin Catalyst's support, the Nightingale Open Science is leveraging big data to save lives. By digitizing more than 175,000 anonymous pathology images of cancerous biopsies from 11,000 patients, researchers are now able to use artificial intelligence to identify instances of high-risk disease and predict therapy outcomes in a way that was not possible through existing methods. Read more about Griffin Catalyst's focus on leveraging data to improve medical outcomes: https://bit.ly/3zaujOA

With the recent opening of the new Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower, Nicklaus Children's Health System is defining the future of pediatric health care in Miami. This state-of-the-art facility, featuring 12 new operating rooms and cutting-edge surgical equipment, will enable Nicklaus to provide life-saving treatment to tens of thousands of children from South Florida and beyond. Facing even the most complex and difficult cases, at the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower, Nicklaus' world-class doctors and medical professionals provide care, dignity, and hope for patients and their families. Read more about it in the Miami Herald: https://bit.ly/3YSbs44

Griffin Catalyst is proud to support the Learning Engineering Tools Competition, which identifies #innovative solutions to global educational challenges. Kolibri by @Learning Equality, one of the Competition’s 2024 winners, expands access to learning in low-resourced, offline environments by offering more than 200,000 resources in 173+ languages. With its offline-first platform, Kolibri empowers learners and educators worldwide who would otherwise not have meaningful opportunities to pursue their education. Learn more about how Griffin Catalyst is driving #edtech #innovation and advancing global educational outcomes: https://lnkd.in/eZAQbgEA

On Saturday, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) announced a $10 million gift from Griffin Catalyst Founder Ken Griffin to enhance PAMM's collections and help secure the future of this flagship cultural institution in Miami-Dade County. Over the last decade, more than one million guests have visited PAMM to see its world-class permanent collections and exhibitions showcasing the best of modern and contemporary art, and PAMM's renowned education programs expand access to the arts for thousands of Miami-Dade children and families annually. Read more about Griffin Catalyst's support for the Pérez Art Museum Miami: https://lnkd.in/epT6WG8k

On Veterans Day, we honor the brave members of our Armed Forces who have served and sacrificed to defend our nation’s freedoms. Griffin Catalyst is proud to partner with the National Medal of Honor Museum, Navy SEAL Foundation, and Call of Duty Endowment in their dedication to supporting veterans and their families. This Veterans Day, learn more about Griffin Catalyst’s commitment to freedom and democracy: https://bit.ly/3UMI12t

Griffin Catalyst is funding the expansion of the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, bringing enhanced STEM #education and interactive experiences to 500,000 visitors annually. The funds will support the construction of a 130,000-gallon aquarium, which will bring visitors on an aquatic journey through the Sunshine State from the Everglades, through Florida’s inland rivers, and into its Gulf Stream waters. The expansion will increase appreciation for the region’s dynamic ecosystem and the work required to preserve and protect it. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eS3AhNug

Manuel Martinez is a Griffin Scholar at Miami Dade College. With the support of the Kenneth C. Griffin Scholarship Fund, Manuel has access to an excellent education at MDC and was able to participate in a summer internship at MIT. Launched by Griffin Catalyst Founder Ken Griffin, the Fund provides financial assistance for more than 8,000 students from low-income households, more than 90% of whom come from Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Griffin Catalyst has been proud to support world-renowned bioengineer Dr. Feng Zhang’s groundbreaking work in programmable therapeutics with a $2.5 million seed gift. Zhang, a faculty member at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, is pioneering an approach that builds on CRISPR technology and aims to drive breakthroughs in medicine by reprogramming cells to cure a wide range of human diseases—to help people live longer and healthier lives. Explore how Griffin Catalyst partners are driving the future of scientific research and life-saving treatment here: https://lnkd.in/epVc4n7V

Throughout his career, Ferenc Huszár has worked with students from Eastern Europe who participate in competitions like the International Math Olympiad. In the months following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Huszár began to worry about those talented Ukrainian students and feared that a generation of the world’s most gifted young minds would fall victim to the uncertainties of war. At Griffin Catalyst, he found a partner. Established by Griffin Catalyst Founder Ken Griffin, the Ukraine Math and Science Achievement Fund supports dozens of exceptionally talented Ukrainian STEM students to continue their education at top universities around the world. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AjV4kE

Griffin Catalyst is proud to celebrate the opening of the Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower at Nicklaus Children's Health System. This new state-of-the-art facility will transform the future of pediatric health care in South Florida, providing compassionate care, dignity, and hope to thousands of families each year. The Griffin Surgical Tower's cutting-edge operating suites and recovery areas will ensure that no child will need to leave South Florida to receive world-class care. Read more about this important milestone: https://lnkd.in/eDzcHPTd