50 years of service. Countless lives impacted.

The Upstate Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to improving the communities we serve through
support of patient care, education, scientific research, and community health and well-being. Learn more about us...

 
 

1,300+

Unique healthcare funds covering all aspects of the Foundation’s mission

$10.4 Million

2025 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

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$3.3 million NIH grant funds Upstate research into new immunotherapy for leukemia
Mobin Karimi, MD/PhD, will explore how modified immune cells can target acute myeloid leukemia while avoiding damage to healthy tissues
Thursday, September 3, 2026 11:13:00 AM

Upstate University Hospital CEO Robert Corona, DO, MBA, named to Becker’s 2026 list of academic medical center CEOs to know
Dr. Corona is recognized for his leadership in advancing quality, innovation and patient care while strengthening Upstate’s role as a regional academic medical center.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 10:26:00 AM

Aging blocks the retina's ability to regrow lost neurons, a first-of-its-kind Upstate study finds
Upstate researchers identify why regenerative strategies that work in young animals become less effective with age, while uncovering a potential way to restore the retina’s ability to repair itself.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 10:35:00 AM

Forbes names Upstate Medical University among New York’s 100 best organizations
Recognition reflects Upstate’s vibrant employee culture, commitment to wellness, professional growth and community.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 10:02:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – August: 7 Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's Travel Stops, Speedway

3 Rivers Car Cruz-In: Wednesdays through September; weather permitting

Clark Burn Center trivia night: September 18

PGA REACH CNY Birdie Bash: September 28

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17