Tagged: dr. erica ollmann sapphire

Backers Can Now Help Scripps Research Institute Scientists With Ebola Cure Funding in Their Computers’ Spare Time Thanks to IBM

December 3, 2014 @ 9:16 am By Samantha Hurst |

Although some medical therapies show promise as treatments for Ebola, scientists are still looking urgently for a definitive cure. For the first time, anyone with access to a computer or Android-based mobile device can help scientists perform this critical research — no financial contribution, passport,… Read More

Scripps Research Institute Scientist Nears $100,000 Crowdfunding Goal in Fight Against Ebola

October 26, 2014 @ 11:00 am By Samantha Hurst |

Over the past few weeks, the Ebola virus has not only hit the U.S., but has been the cause of panic through major cities in Texas, as well as Ohio. Although some scientists have begun to look to the crowd to help fund their study… Read More