About
The Center for Research on Empathy and Compassion exists to study the neurological basis for empathy and identify the mechanisms that trace compassion from biology to behavior. Our Center's data and discoveries have been known to promote wellness programs that prevent, intercept, and reverse the burnout epidemic afflicting our healthcare community, as well as translate into everyday practices that impact our ability to feel with one another, and to care for one another for generations to come.
Research Events
Our Speaker Series is intended to showcase research funded by the Center and disseminate empathy and compassion knowledge to across the research community. Research Day is our yearly one-day symposium, featuring research and ongoing projects from Sanford researchers and faculty.
Research Programs
The Center hosts four different research programs, with opportunities available for students, faculty, and external collaborators.
Impact
Our funded researchers have produced scientifically rigorous outputs upon conclusion of their award periods.
Funding Opportunities
View our current and past funding opportunities to understand the types of proposals we are looking for, and when to plan your next application.
Get to Know Us
Meet the incredible team members that make our Center programs, studies, and events possible.
Applicant Resources
Interested in applying for any of our funding opportunities? Click the button below for our current opportunities across all Centers of the Institute.
Please direct all questions to Cindy Chwa (cchwa@health.ucsd.edu).