Sarah Hughes

GenScript's industry forum signals a pivotal moment for cell and gene therapy. But can the sector overcome manufacturing hurdles, investment risks, and the need for realistic expectations to deliver on its promise?

A new philanthropic model is emerging, prioritizing quantifiable results over traditional giving. The GitLab Foundation aims for a 100x return on investment, raising questions about accountability and the future of social impact.

New research reveals a disconnect between men acknowledging fertility as a shared issue and actually seeking care. Stigma, cost, and fear are key barriers, prompting calls for more inclusive benefits.

GenPrime’s expansion into Singapore and Manila reflects a growing, tech-driven fertility market, but also highlights the urgent need to address declining birth rates and improve access to care in the region.

Overture Life's CE Mark approval for its DaVitri platform signals a shift in assisted reproductive technology. But can automation truly lower costs and improve access to fertility treatment?

Hong Kong-based entrepreneur Dr. James Liang is investing $64 million into a new foundation aiming to reverse declining birth rates through economic support, cultural shifts, and policy research. Can philanthropy solve a demographic time bomb?

New study reveals strong public support for international collaboration, as the Rockefeller Foundation launches a $50M initiative to ‘Build the Shared Future.’ Can this public mandate translate into real policy change?

A unique partnership between the Green Bay Packers, Tork, and Rawhide Youth Services is scoring vital hygiene products for at-risk youth. How a performance-based donation model is making a tangible difference.

Following Hurricane Melissa, the International Poverty Forum is sending a major aid shipment to Jamaica—but with a key difference: everything is new. This approach, prioritizing dignity and efficiency, is reshaping disaster relief.

A Silicon Valley packaging company is investing $500,000 in reforestation efforts following devastating wildfires. But is corporate-funded restoration a sustainable solution or simply greenwashing?

A new report reveals a pathway to expand school meal programs to 8 million more children without increasing costs, while bolstering food security and building resilience to climate change through regenerative agriculture.

Fortitude Re’s donation to the Cumberland River Compact signals a growing trend: reinsurance companies are increasingly investing in environmental sustainability alongside financial returns. This investment aims to bolster Tennessee’s ecosystems and educate the next generation of environmental stewards.

A new clinical trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center, funded by The DeGregorio Family Foundation, is combining surgery, chemotherapy, and engineered NK cell therapy to target a particularly deadly form of gastric cancer.

Washington State's Quilceda Creek winery leveraged its private membership to generate a substantial donation for the Cancer Research Institute, supporting cutting-edge immunotherapy research.

Automaker Kia Canada commits significant funds to Second Harvest, tackling food insecurity and reducing waste across the country. The partnership aims to deliver millions of meals and lessen environmental impact.

Federal budget proposals are igniting a battle with correctional officer unions, who fear a cap on retirement income will undermine hard-won benefits and signal a shift in Ottawa's priorities.

A damning report reveals systemic failures in mental health care within federal prisons, prompting calls for a shift away from in-prison treatment and toward community-based solutions. Is reform possible?

A new bill aiming to designate ‘Antifa’ as a domestic terrorist organization is sparking legal and civil liberties concerns, as experts question the definition and scope of the proposed legislation.

A legal battle in Louisiana over prison conditions is drawing national attention, with advocates hoping a Supreme Court decision could set a precedent for improved inmate welfare and rights across the US.

A new report from The National Council details the alarming rise in women’s incarceration, highlighting racial disparities and the urgent need for alternatives to prison. Advocates call for a shift toward restorative justice.