The Vilcek Foundation
@vilcekfoundation.bsky.social
The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation of the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Learn more at https://vilcek.org
Learn more at https://vilcek.org
Meet Jalan & Jibril Durimel, 2026 Vilcek Prizewinners for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture! The duo is awarded in recognition of their ability to present fashion as part of a broader, evocative exploration of creativity through light & color in their photography. Learn more: vilcek.co/3O3ib9z
February 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Meet Jalan & Jibril Durimel, 2026 Vilcek Prizewinners for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture! The duo is awarded in recognition of their ability to present fashion as part of a broader, evocative exploration of creativity through light & color in their photography. Learn more: vilcek.co/3O3ib9z
Love is in full bloom! This Valentine’s Day, The Vilcek Foundation is sending you flowers, with love, from our archives. 💌 View these and other works from our collection: vilcek.co/4rdjpy0
February 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Love is in full bloom! This Valentine’s Day, The Vilcek Foundation is sending you flowers, with love, from our archives. 💌 View these and other works from our collection: vilcek.co/4rdjpy0
Announcing @amanglik.bsky.social as the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science recipient! Manglik’s research has fundamentally changed how scientists view GPCRs, the cellular switches that detect molecules outside of the cell. Learn more about Manglik's story: vilcek.co/4kiuMSJ
February 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Announcing @amanglik.bsky.social as the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science recipient! Manglik’s research has fundamentally changed how scientists view GPCRs, the cellular switches that detect molecules outside of the cell. Learn more about Manglik's story: vilcek.co/4kiuMSJ
Jacques Agbobly is awarded the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Fashion & Design for building a research-driven practice centering Afropolitan identity & diasporic memory. Their work in sustainable, made-to-order models is grounded in West African craftsmanship. Read more: vilcek.co/4qF9n8m
February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Jacques Agbobly is awarded the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Fashion & Design for building a research-driven practice centering Afropolitan identity & diasporic memory. Their work in sustainable, made-to-order models is grounded in West African craftsmanship. Read more: vilcek.co/4qF9n8m
Big news! Our 2024 Vilcek Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science Takanori Takebe has been named to the TIME100 Health List of Most Influential Leaders. 🎉 Takebe is recognized for his pioneering work in organoid and regenerative medicine. Read more: vilcek.co/4rcHxR4
Takebe Named to TIME100 Health List of Most Influential Leaders
/PRNewswire/ -- Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World's Most Influential Leaders in Health. The honor...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Big news! Our 2024 Vilcek Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science Takanori Takebe has been named to the TIME100 Health List of Most Influential Leaders. 🎉 Takebe is recognized for his pioneering work in organoid and regenerative medicine. Read more: vilcek.co/4rcHxR4
In honor of International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we celebrate @bernasozen.bsky.social, our 2026 Vilcek Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science! Sozen has pioneered stem cell-based models that make the earliest stages of human development accessible. vilcek.co/4rgJhZu
February 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM
In honor of International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we celebrate @bernasozen.bsky.social, our 2026 Vilcek Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science! Sozen has pioneered stem cell-based models that make the earliest stages of human development accessible. vilcek.co/4rgJhZu
Some stories exist outside the spotlight, but Diego Bendezu makes sure they’re seen. 📸✨ Bendezu is the 2026 Vilcek Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture for his powerful visual storytelling centering Latin American & immigrant narratives in fashion. Read more: vilcek.co/4bR8vcc
February 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Some stories exist outside the spotlight, but Diego Bendezu makes sure they’re seen. 📸✨ Bendezu is the 2026 Vilcek Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture for his powerful visual storytelling centering Latin American & immigrant narratives in fashion. Read more: vilcek.co/4bR8vcc
Check out this article in @science.org featuring our Vilcek Prizewinners: @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social, @takashiakeralab.bsky.social, @amanglik.bsky.social, & @bernasozen.bsky.social! These immigrant scientists are shaping the future of medicine. Read more about their discoveries: vilcek.co/3OxUKFG
Honoring immigrants in research: The Vilcek Prizes in Biomedical Science
Diverse voices overcome scientific challenges
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February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Check out this article in @science.org featuring our Vilcek Prizewinners: @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social, @takashiakeralab.bsky.social, @amanglik.bsky.social, & @bernasozen.bsky.social! These immigrant scientists are shaping the future of medicine. Read more about their discoveries: vilcek.co/3OxUKFG
Japanese biologist Takashi Akera is exploring a lesser-understood process in reproduction: the advancement of “selfish DNA.” Awarded the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science, Akera studies how selfish DNA can drive disorders like Down syndrome. Read more: vilcek.co/4pWXeug
February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Japanese biologist Takashi Akera is exploring a lesser-understood process in reproduction: the advancement of “selfish DNA.” Awarded the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science, Akera studies how selfish DNA can drive disorders like Down syndrome. Read more: vilcek.co/4pWXeug
#OnthisDay in 2015, 65 works from the Vilcek Foundation art collection were featured in our traveling exhibition “From New York to New Mexico: Masterworks of American Modernism.” It marked the first time some of these artworks were accessible to the public in the U.S. Learn More: vilcek.co/4aByROh
February 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
#OnthisDay in 2015, 65 works from the Vilcek Foundation art collection were featured in our traveling exhibition “From New York to New Mexico: Masterworks of American Modernism.” It marked the first time some of these artworks were accessible to the public in the U.S. Learn More: vilcek.co/4aByROh
We joined students for their hands-on science experience led by BioBus. Supported through one of our discretionary grants, BioBus brings immersive STEM education directly to schools in historically under-resourced communities. Our open call for grants is open! Apply now: https://vilcek.co/3NZzB7e
February 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM
We joined students for their hands-on science experience led by BioBus. Supported through one of our discretionary grants, BioBus brings immersive STEM education directly to schools in historically under-resourced communities. Our open call for grants is open! Apply now: https://vilcek.co/3NZzB7e
For Colonel Matthew Bogdanos, protecting cultural heritage through the repatriation of antiquities equates to saving human life. “Once you erase a people’s historical identity, the next step is to erase the people themselves.” Learn more about his passion for preservation: vilcek.co/4aehC5q
February 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
For Colonel Matthew Bogdanos, protecting cultural heritage through the repatriation of antiquities equates to saving human life. “Once you erase a people’s historical identity, the next step is to erase the people themselves.” Learn more about his passion for preservation: vilcek.co/4aehC5q
Colonel Matthew Bogdanos is committed to protecting cultural heritage and global security. Winner of the 2026 Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History, Bogdanos has worked tirelessly to recover thousands of artifacts from across the world. Read more: vilcek.co/4biYdS6
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Colonel Matthew Bogdanos is committed to protecting cultural heritage and global security. Winner of the 2026 Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History, Bogdanos has worked tirelessly to recover thousands of artifacts from across the world. Read more: vilcek.co/4biYdS6
“Fashion is how we tell the world who we are without saying a word.” — Peter Do, 2026 Vilcek Prize in Fashion & Design. Do's simple, high-quality designs are inspired by his mother, who helped ground Do during their family's immigration journey. Read more: https://vilcek.co/3LTjasr
February 5, 2026 at 9:52 PM
“Fashion is how we tell the world who we are without saying a word.” — Peter Do, 2026 Vilcek Prize in Fashion & Design. Do's simple, high-quality designs are inspired by his mother, who helped ground Do during their family's immigration journey. Read more: https://vilcek.co/3LTjasr
Winner of the 2026 Vilcek Prize in Fashion & Design, Peter Do makes clothing that resonates with everyday life without sacrificing elegance or intention. Born in Vietnam & raised in the U.S., his work centers on self-expression & functionality. Learn more about his journey: vilcek.co/4t6z5ED
February 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Winner of the 2026 Vilcek Prize in Fashion & Design, Peter Do makes clothing that resonates with everyday life without sacrificing elegance or intention. Born in Vietnam & raised in the U.S., his work centers on self-expression & functionality. Learn more about his journey: vilcek.co/4t6z5ED
Tanya Meléndez-Escalante has wanted to be part of the fashion world since she was five years old. Now the senior curator of education and public programs at The Museum at FIT (MFIT), she has dedicated her career to the re-education of fashion from Latin America. Read more: https://vilcek.co/45u6leP
February 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Tanya Meléndez-Escalante has wanted to be part of the fashion world since she was five years old. Now the senior curator of education and public programs at The Museum at FIT (MFIT), she has dedicated her career to the re-education of fashion from Latin America. Read more: https://vilcek.co/45u6leP
This #WorldCancerDay 🧡, we highlight the dedication of Iranian scientist Hani Goodarzi, whose work is advancing our understanding of how cancer spreads so that it can be detected earlier and treated more effectively. Learn more about Goodarzi’s latest cancer research: https://vilcek.co/3NUy965
February 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
This #WorldCancerDay 🧡, we highlight the dedication of Iranian scientist Hani Goodarzi, whose work is advancing our understanding of how cancer spreads so that it can be detected earlier and treated more effectively. Learn more about Goodarzi’s latest cancer research: https://vilcek.co/3NUy965
Tanya Meléndez-Escalante was awarded the 2026 Vilcek Prize in Fashion & Culture for her visionary leadership at The Museum at FIT (MFIT), where she designs exhibitions and educational programs that reveal the rich diversity of talent across Latin America. https://vilcek.co/49PKbVC
February 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Tanya Meléndez-Escalante was awarded the 2026 Vilcek Prize in Fashion & Culture for her visionary leadership at The Museum at FIT (MFIT), where she designs exhibitions and educational programs that reveal the rich diversity of talent across Latin America. https://vilcek.co/49PKbVC
A discovery that changed biology forever 🔬 Karolin Luger, the 2026 Vilcek Prizewinner in Biomedical Science, captured a groundbreaking high-resolution image of chromatin, now considered “central dogma” in biology textbooks and cited over 12,000 times! Learn more about her work: vilcek.co/4k235xa
February 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
A discovery that changed biology forever 🔬 Karolin Luger, the 2026 Vilcek Prizewinner in Biomedical Science, captured a groundbreaking high-resolution image of chromatin, now considered “central dogma” in biology textbooks and cited over 12,000 times! Learn more about her work: vilcek.co/4k235xa
Meet Karolin Luger @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social, 2026 Vilcek Prizewinner in Biomedical Science! Luger moved to the U.S. to join the country’s “amazing scientific enterprise.” Her groundbreaking research transformed how we understand DNA & diseases like cancer. Learn more: https://vilcek.co/45rAjQG
February 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Meet Karolin Luger @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social, 2026 Vilcek Prizewinner in Biomedical Science! Luger moved to the U.S. to join the country’s “amazing scientific enterprise.” Her groundbreaking research transformed how we understand DNA & diseases like cancer. Learn more: https://vilcek.co/45rAjQG
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Here is the official announcement. Now more than ever, acknowledging the contributions of immigrants is so important. Thank you @vilcekfoundation.bsky.social, and congrats to my fellow awardees. Can't wait to meet you all.
Join us in congratulating the winners of our 2026 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Biomedical Science, Fashion & Culture, Fashion & Design, and Art History! This year, we awarded $850,000 to 14 immigrants and cultural leaders. https://vilcek.co/4aemyr2
February 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Here is the official announcement. Now more than ever, acknowledging the contributions of immigrants is so important. Thank you @vilcekfoundation.bsky.social, and congrats to my fellow awardees. Can't wait to meet you all.
Join us in congratulating the winners of our 2026 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Biomedical Science, Fashion & Culture, Fashion & Design, and Art History! This year, we awarded $850,000 to 14 immigrants and cultural leaders. https://vilcek.co/4aemyr2
February 2, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Join us in congratulating the winners of our 2026 Vilcek Foundation Prizes in Biomedical Science, Fashion & Culture, Fashion & Design, and Art History! This year, we awarded $850,000 to 14 immigrants and cultural leaders. https://vilcek.co/4aemyr2
Congratulations to Guosong Hong on receiving the first-ever @spie.org Biophotonics Discovery Impact of the Year Award! 🌟 Hong is helping scientists see complex internal body systems in visible light, accelerating discoveries in neuroscience, cancer research, & beyond. Read more: vilcek.co/4t5mNMr
January 30, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Congratulations to Guosong Hong on receiving the first-ever @spie.org Biophotonics Discovery Impact of the Year Award! 🌟 Hong is helping scientists see complex internal body systems in visible light, accelerating discoveries in neuroscience, cancer research, & beyond. Read more: vilcek.co/4t5mNMr
“Felipe Baeza: Anima” opens February 5 @ Print Center New York. The first solo institutional exhibition in New York by our 2025 Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Visual Arts, brings together 15 years of Baeza's work exploring identity, migration, and belonging. Learn more: vilcek.co/49V2cSn
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
“Felipe Baeza: Anima” opens February 5 @ Print Center New York. The first solo institutional exhibition in New York by our 2025 Prizewinner for Creative Promise in Visual Arts, brings together 15 years of Baeza's work exploring identity, migration, and belonging. Learn more: vilcek.co/49V2cSn
🐐 We are proud to support Utah State University through a $20,000 Vilcek Foundation Grant for their Utah Refugee Goats program, which provides immigrant and refugee farmers with hands-on training, mentorship, and resources. Eligible nonprofits can apply to our 2026 grants cycle: vilcek.org/grants
January 26, 2026 at 9:16 PM
🐐 We are proud to support Utah State University through a $20,000 Vilcek Foundation Grant for their Utah Refugee Goats program, which provides immigrant and refugee farmers with hands-on training, mentorship, and resources. Eligible nonprofits can apply to our 2026 grants cycle: vilcek.org/grants