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Philanthropy 50: Jan T. and Marica F. Vilcek
Jan T. and Marica F. Vilcek Amount donated in 2010: $23.1-million Biggest beneficiary: New...
Fists Up, Forks Up: Marcus Samuelsson and the Power of Food
Ethiopian-born and Swedish-raised, Marcus Samuelsson first won acclaim as the youngest chef to ever receive a three-star rating from the New York Times; he was then only 23, and already the executive chef of one of New York's finest restaurants, Aquavit.
Vishva M. Dixit: A scientist who swings for the fences
Vilcek Prizewinner Vishva M. Dixitβs career has been fueled by his passion for discovery, and his ambition to make a lasting impact on medicine.
Teacher Funds School’s Dorms
Jan Vilcek wants to repay New York University's Langone Medical Center for taking a chance on...
Mutations and Multiplication: Angelika Amon Unravels Cell Division
βWe showed how the cell cycle is interconnected,β Angelika says, βand how one cell cycle phase sets up the next one.β
Harris Wang: Using synthetic biology to understand our world
Wangβs creative and independent thinking has established him as a leader in the field of synthetic biology.
2010 Hawaii International Film Festival Partners with The Vilcek Foundation to Present American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile
HONOLULU, HI -- (Wednesday, October 13, 2010) -- The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is...
ZoΓ« Bell: If He Was a She
ZoΓ« Bell has been on-screen countless times, although you might not have known it was her. The New Zealand-born actress and producer started her career as a stunt double for Lucy Lawless in Xena: Warrior Princess, where her training in gymnastics and martial arts allowed her to perform the kicks, flips, and other moves that helped turn the television show into a popular hit.
Vilcek Foundation Honors Prominent Immigrant Immunologist and Young Researchers of Promise
The Vilcek Foundation is proud to announce immunologist Dan R. Littman as the winner of the 2016 Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science. The Vilcek Prizes are awarded in recognition of immigrant contributions to the arts and sciences, and include a $100,000 cash award.
Breaking More Barriers: Vilcek-Gold Award recipients speak at AAMC
Immigrant physicians Jirayut βNewβ Latthivongskorn and Denisse Rojas Marquez advocate for more equitable healthcare systems at the Association of American Medical Colleges.
