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Cold Spring Harbor Today
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Eagles Owner Donates $1.2M to NY Autism Research
Funding from Jeffrey Lurie will support studies on inflammation's role in autism development.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:19am
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Autism researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island have received a $1.2 million grant from Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie. The funding will support studies examining the relationship between inflammation and the development of autism.
Why it matters
Autism research is a critical area of scientific inquiry, as researchers work to better understand the complex neurological condition and develop more effective treatments. Lurie's sizable donation to a renowned research institution like Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory could lead to important breakthroughs.
The details
The grant money from Lurie will be used by researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to investigate the potential role that inflammation plays in the development of autism. The laboratory is one of three science and research institutions on Long Island and in New York City that received funding from Lurie.
- The donation was announced on March 14, 2026.
The players
Jeffrey Lurie
The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
A renowned science and research institution located on Long Island, New York.
What’s next
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory will begin new studies using the grant funding to investigate the role of inflammation in autism development.
The takeaway
Philanthropic donations from high-profile figures like Jeffrey Lurie can provide critical support for important scientific research, potentially leading to breakthroughs that improve lives.
