Hi! we're the
OTHER DISEASE
We fund game-changing autoimmune disease research through scientific research grants for researchers dedicated to ending autoimmune diseases.
Hi! we're the
OTHER DISEASE
We fund game-changing autoimmune disease research through scientific research grants for researchers dedicated to ending autoimmune diseases.
50 M
People with Autoimmune Diseases
$70.6 B
Annual cost on Health Care
100+
Autoimmune Diseases
WELCOME TO PRAESPERO
We do things differently than other non-profit organizations.
We uncover root causes of autoimmune diseases, leading to more effective and sustainable strategies to prevent, treat and end these debilitating diseases afflicting millions of people around the world.
Innovative medical research
is in a crossroads moment.
For people suffering with autoimmune diseases, it feels as though the science of treating and ending autoimmune disease is at a standstill.
Meanwhile, growth of autoimmune diseases over the last few years has reached epidemic levels. This issue has devastating costs on our economy and quality of life.
We can't afford to continue business as usual.
But here's the good news.
Research funded through Praespero has already led to breakthroughs in the field.
In the next five years, we aim to progress and bridge novel research into clinical research that harnesses the power of immune cell therapies to help the body heal itself.
That’s right. We believe “natural” immunity to autoimmune diseases is possible! Read on to learn what we’re about.
LEARN
What is an autoimmune disease?
An autoimmune disease is a condition wherein the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy cells.
WHAT IS AUTOIMMUNITY?
The science of autoimmunity is full of misperceptions. At Praespero we believe autoimmunity is a gift, not a curse.
We want to work with the immune system, not suppress it.
PHILOSOPHY
LEARN MORE about the philosophy that guides the research we fund.
WHY AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE RESEARCH MATTERS
Autoimmune disease growth is reaching epidemic levels and millions of people are suffering with debilitating autoimmune conditions. This has a huge cost on human quality of life, and the economy.
OUR IMPACT. OUR STORIES.
30+ Labs
Funded since 2018
Since 2018, we’ve funded over 30 labs advancing autoimmune disease research around the world. We’re on the cusp of game-changing discoveries leading to marketable cures and better autoimmune disease support.
WHAT SETS US APART?
Through the power of collaboration, scientific freedom and working in partnership with the human body, we empower researchers to investigate autoimmune disease causes, leading to breakthroughs in early autoimmune disease prevention and finding a cure.
Support
How you can support Praespero
Your donations can help sponsor novel autoimmune disease research projects that reveal answers toward finding cures, more effective treatments or preventing autoimmune diseases in the first place.
You can also help Praespero advance awareness of the barriers and solutions our world faces in ending autoimmune diseases.
OUR PROGRAMS
We find emerging experts in autoimmune disearch research.
WE GET THEM TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Our programs support innovative medical research and groundbreaking exploratory research aimed at preventing and curing. We want to support projects that translate to clinical research driven towards a cure and more innovative treatments that honour the immune system.
Innovation Awards
Our award program funds innovative autoimmune disease research that is moving the needle toward finding a cure, understanding the root causes of autoimmunity and casting new light on autoimmune disease prevention.
Praespero Summit
A collaborative gathering of scientific minds.
Collaboration is rare in the competitive world of innovative medical research.
Setting the stage for uninhibited discussion, knowledge sharing and collaboration, the Praespero Summit is often described as a ‘catalyst’ for new breakthroughs.
Synergy Award
(Coming soon)
Praespero’s Synergy Award is designed to encourage collaboration and cross-disciplinary research to advance knowledge leading to cures in autoimmune
diseases and cancer.
"We find people at the dawn of their emergence into breakthrough. We mine for the world’s top people pushing the envelope of immunological research and help them scratch at the very edges of science.”
– Adam Buntzman, Researcher at BIO5 Institute
STORIES AND AWARDS
Praespero in Numbers
30+
Research Labs Funded
16+
Core Research Teams
326+
Autoimmune Diseases to Benefit
18+
Awards in Medical Research
DONATE AND MAKE AN IMPACT
Help find a cure.
Donate to autoimmune disease research nonprofit organizations like Praespero and our research partners.
The status quo is not going to cut it in the fight against autoimmune diseases.
More people are waking up to the need to do things differently. To fund differently, to explore differently and to treat autoimmune diseases differently.