Solving the Mystery of Pseudoenzymes
In December 2020 the Foundation made a grant to the University of Texas, Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center in Dallas, to understand the biochemical functions of mysterious proteins called “pseudoenzymes.” While our chromosomes contain genes to encode almost 3,000 enzymes with identified catalytic functions, there are many more which can be seen in the DNA sequence […]
Microscopic Droplets Under the Microscope
Most of us have felt the frustration of getting our car washed, only to have it rained on shortly thereafter. It’s even more depressing after a fresh coat of wax! As you’ve probably seen, water on a freshly waxed car spontaneously forms droplets in a seemingly random pattern. Keck Grantee Omar Saleh from the University […]
UCLA Researcher Uncovers the Neural Basis of Empathetic Behavior in Mice
Empathy, the ability to emotionally understand and respond to what other people feel, is considered a core human value and a unifying force in society. Empathy and empathy-induced altruism are poorly understood due to their inherent complexity. In December 2020, the WMKF made a Keck Junior Faculty Award to Dr. Weizhe Hong at the University […]
June 2024 Research Abstracts
In June, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded grants to thirteen Research institutions, totaling $16.2 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees this cycle!
University of Arizona Researcher Develops Fastest Electron Microscope
In a project funded by the W. M. Keck Foundation, Mohammed Hassan’s group at the University of Arizona generated the first attosecond electron pulses to develop the fastest electron microscope to date, which can image the motion of electrons in real time and space. As a first demonstration the researchers were able to image the […]
W. M. Keck Foundation Awards CDU $3 Million
The W. M. Keck Foundation awarded Charles Drew University a $3 Million grant for a new state-of-the art health professions education building that will house the University’s medical degree program.
New Application Portal – Southern California
The W. M. Keck Foundation has launched a new application portal for the Southern California Program’s application. Applicants will need to create a new account before starting the application. If you have questions about account creation, please contact portalhelp@wmkeck.org. Detailed application instructions are available for download on the Southern California Application Process page.
December 2023 Southern California Abstracts
In December, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded grants to five organizations in Southern California, totaling $2 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees this cycle!
December 2023 Research Abstracts
In December, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded grants to ten Research institutions, totaling $12.3 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees this cycle!
Robert A. Day
We are saddened to report the passing of our Chairman, Robert Day, on September 14, 2023. Robert was proud to uphold the legacy of bold, creative grantmaking set forth by his grandfather, William Myron Keck.
