Discoveries that make a difference

Thoughts from
Our Leadership

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to our donors who are contributing to the success of our historic Discoveries Campaign. Your gifts and the spirit behind your giving are deeply appreciated. I urge you to take advantage of this historic moment in medicine, as we deliver on the promise of bringing health care breakthroughs into a tangible, life-saving reality.”

Robert J. Appel, Campaign Chairman
“Discoveries is the most exciting and ambitious campaign in Weill Cornell Medical College's history. With its successful completion we will double the research space of the Medical College, secure our position at the forefront of medicine for the next generation and be a leader in transforming health care in this century.”
Sanford I. Weill, Chair, Board of Overseers
“At this moment, a scientist in a laboratory is mulling over a question that may grow into a research project, lead to a breakthrough discovery, and eventually a patient treatment. The idea of it brims with such possibility — for us, our children, and their children — it is the essence of what moves us forward.”
Antonio M. Gotto, Jr., M.D., D.Phil., Co-Chair, Board of Overseers
“Thanks to incredibly generous support from our donors, and the leadership of our Board of Overseers, Weill Cornell is now poised to take the next step in leveraging our excellence in research. With the completion of the Belfer Research Building and its opening in 2014, we have an enormous opportunity to build upon our research strengths and further enhance our reputation as a first-class biomedical research institution.”
Laurie H. Glimcher, M.D., Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell, Cornell University Provost for Medical Affairs
“Philanthropy has the power to transform medicine in the 21st century. By supporting our scientists and equipping them with the tools and resources they need, we will accelerate scientific discovery and unravel the mysteries behind the most daunting and devastating health issues that face us today. With your support,  many breakthroughs in these fields — once deemed impossible — are now within reach.”
Larry Schafer, Vice Provost for Development, Weill Cornell Medical College
“Past philanthropy has had a transformational impact on Weill Cornell. We seek to continue that history through the Discoveries Campaign and its investments in research space, scientific program development, physician-scientist recruitment, student scholarships and fellowships. The Campaign is designed to consolidate and build upon the successes of earlier campaigns that, together, have moved Weill Cornell to the forefront of research, medical education and patient care.”
Lucille Ferraro, Campaign Director