Researchers at grantee New York Genome Center and Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a new method for revealing how gene mutations disrupt the normal packaging of DNA, which can lead to malignancy. The new method published in Nature can benefit many fields from basic biology to uncovering the origins of cancer. Researchers demonstrated the method’s … Continued
The first trailer for Sing Sing, a feature film that follows the true story of grantee partner Rehabilitation Through the Arts, is now available. The movie stars Colman Domingo alongside a cast of participants in the program and is getting great buzz in pre-release. “We’ve worked on this movie for over seven years, and every … Continued
Representatives from the Fortune Society as well as the Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice provided public testimony to the New York City Council in opposition to any delays in closing the notorious Rikers Island Jail Complex. Read the testimony of Andre Ward, associate vice president of The David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy … Continued
Tow Playwright-in-Residence Emily Feldman “achieves a captivating depth of field beyond her characters’ surface actions,” according to a review “The Best We Could (a family tragedy)” in the New York Times. The show will run through March 26, 2023 at Manhattan Theatre Club. Read the review here.
Poet, educator, judge, literary activist and curator JP Howard was appointed by Brooklyn College to serve as the Tow Mentor-in-Residence for the Spring 2023 semester. The program selects high profile, senior scholars and practitioners to work with students and faculty to help them fulfill their academic and personal endeavors. Learn more about JP Howard and the Tow … Continued
The Marshall Project and VICE News have teamed up to produce an eight-episode video series examining the realities of the US criminal legal system. Developed by people who were formerly incarcerated, “Inside Story” explores issues of crime, punishment and the prison industry through investigative journalism, animated first-person essays and more. The series builds upon “News … Continued
For over 40 years, Dr. Richard J. O’Reilly has been in the business of saving children’s lives. A long-time leader in the fight against childhood cancer, Dr. O’Reilly has served as the Claire Tow Chair in Pediatric Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) since 2001. In this role, Dr. O’Reilly conducts clinical and laboratory … Continued
In our seventh edition of Changemakers, we’re highlighting Common Justice, a New York nonprofit that operates alternative-to-incarceration and victim service programs. Read below to learn how Common Justice translates its vision into innovation and impact. Common Justice… Envisions a world where accountability, dignity and healing are central to justice, and the system is shaped by … Continued
Dr. Arnold P. Gold believed that truly great doctors care just as much about their patients as they care for them. A world-renowned pediatric neurologist, Dr. Gold defined this compassionate medical philosophy as “humanism in healthcare” and led the movement to make it an essential part of medicine. Today, Dr. Gold’s legacy lives on through … Continued
It’s time for another Changemakers! Today we’re featuring SparkAction, a storytelling collective and advocacy platform with a focus on youth justice. Read below to learn how SparkAction translates its vision into innovation and impact. SparkAction… Envisions an equitable future for rising generations. Because it believes young people are the leaders of today, not just tomorrow. … Continued