Why Donate

Scientific research cannot move forward without support, and donations make that progress possible. Every test, every data point, every piece of medical equipment has a cost—and for many researchers, funding gaps mean important questions go unanswered. Donations empower scientists to keep searching for answers, especially in areas where communities are suffering, but large institutions aren’t paying attention. When people contribute, they aren’t just giving money—they’re fueling hope, discovery, and real change. Research continues because people care enough to help make it happen. 

While some of our research is funded through the Department of Defense, not all of the projects we would like to accomplish are funded. We welcome contributions to our research. If you would like to donate, you can do so in two ways.

Donate by Mail

Checks should be made out to:
UCSD Foundation Fund 3923

and mailed to:
UCSD Golomb Research Group
9500 Gilman Drive MC 0995
La Jolla, CA 92093-0995

Donate Online

Visit the University of California at San Diego's official site for online giving. Our fund number is 3923, and our fund is titled Medical Reasoning. 

Donate directly to study East Palestine, OH residents after the train derailment

When the headlines fade, the questions remain — help advance independent environmental health research by donating here!

Long after the cameras left East Palestine, OH, many families are still living with uncertainty — wondering how the train derailment may have affected their health and what it could mean for their children and community. Residents have described ongoing symptoms, fear and the feeling that their experiences aren’t fully understood. Behind every data point is a person seeking clarity, reassurance and recognition.

Uncovering the Public Health Impact of Toxin Release in East Palestine, OH, is an environmental health research initiative led by UC San Diego physician-scientist Beatrice Golomb, MD, PhD, who is known for studying complex exposure-related illnesses, including Gulf War illness. This initiative is grounded in listening to community voices and pursuing careful, independent science.

Your gift expands testing capacity, enables more residents to participate and accelerates the research needed to understand environmental exposures. Together, we can bring compassion, scientific rigor and renewed attention to communities still seeking answers long after the disaster has faded from public view.