Source: UC Davis
The University of California, Davis announced a historic $120 million gift from the Weill Family Foundation, led by philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill—the largest donation ever made to veterinary medicine worldwide. In recognition, the institution has been renamed the UC Davis Joan and Sanford I. Weill School of Veterinary Medicine. The gift will modernize facilities, expand education, and accelerate research that benefits both animal and human health through comparative and translational medicine.
Eighty million dollars will fund construction of a new state-of-the-art small animal teaching hospital, increasing patient capacity, integrating artificial intelligence and precision medicine, and supporting advanced clinical training. The remaining $40 million will strengthen fundamental and clinical research, enabling innovative projects and team science. Inspired by personal experiences and a long-standing relationship with UC Davis, the Weills’ philanthropy addresses the global veterinarian shortage, supports breakthrough discoveries, and advances a vision of interconnected health across species.
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