Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

#6246 / #1639
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Bi-coastal research institute with locations in La Jolla, California and Orlando, Florida

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#1639
Students (2023–24)
49

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About Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

According to Wikipedia, Sanford Burnham Prebys is a 501 non-profit medical research institute focusing on basic and translational research, with major research programs in cancer, neurodegeneration, diabetes, infectious, inflammatory, and childhood diseases. The institute also specializes in stem cell research and drug discovery technologies.

How Much Does Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Cost To Attend?

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyGraduates
4949

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute?

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is located at 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037-1005.

What Is Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Known For?

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Biology
#1847
World Rank
#1873
Historical Rank
#438
USA Rank

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute ranks #438 in the U.S. and #1847 worldwide for influence in Biology.

biology Degrees

Who Are Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute's Most Influential Faculty?

Adam Godzik
A Structural biologist.