The Crown Awards Gala

The Crown Awards Gala is the annual fundraising event for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S). The focus of the 2025 Crown Awards Gala is “Bold Science. Better Health.” and will celebrate the breakthroughs that researchers and clinicians at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons are achieving every day, the power of these discoveries to improve the lives of our patients, and the generosity of our friends who make this work possible.

At VP&S, we bet on the science that fuels innovation and on leaders with the vision to deliver impact. In just this past year, VP&S faculty launched new clinical trials for gene therapies targeting cystic fibrosis and ALS, developed revolutionary new approaches to heart surgery for newborns, and expanded genomic screening for genetic diseases in infants.

Across every department, faculty are developing and using powerful tools like cell engineering and therapy, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge imaging technology to advance care for patients here in New York and for people around the globe.

This year’s Crown Awards Gala is a moment to celebrate the breadth and strength of the scientific ecosystem we have built together, and how it has accelerated discoveries that improve health for all.

A gift for the 2025 Crown Awards Gala is an investment in high-impact research on critical health challenges including Alzheimer’s disease, infectious disease, cancer, childhood diabetes, and more. By driving discoveries to improve care, your support helps VP&S turn bold ideas into lasting change in the lives of patients everywhere.

For questions and further information, please contact us at CrownAwardsGala@columbia.edu or 646-734-6275.