Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi gives $5 million to Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute to advance AI-powered research
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1126837
Publish Date: 2026-05-05 13:19:00
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- Viterbi’s Endowed Chair: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute has received a $5 million gift from Andrew Viterbi to endow the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Distinguished Chair in its Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
- Center for Data Science and AI: This interdisciplinary center combines AI, statistics, genetics, and more to analyze raw data and drive innovations in human health.
- Inaugural Chairholder: The first to hold the endowed chair will be Yuk-Lap (Kevin) Yip, PhD, a leader in computational biology and bioinformatics known for his work in machine learning and complex biological data analysis.
- Innovation and Impact: Viterbi’s donation aims to foster groundbreaking research and medical advancements through artificial intelligence.
- Sanford Burnham Prebys’ Leadership: The institute will continue to attract top scientific talent and push the boundaries of biomedical research, leveraging advancements in data science and AI.
- Andrew Viterbi’s Legacy: Viterbi, known for co-founding Qualcomm and inventing the Viterbi Algorithm, is celebrated for his contributions to engineering, higher education, medical research, and the arts.
