YES on the California Immunology Research & Cures Initiative
Advancing life-saving immunology and immunotherapy research for all Californians
The California Immunology Research & Cures Initiative on the November 2026 ballot will fund cutting-edge immunology and immunotherapy research to prevent and cure common diseases that impact millions of Californians, including cancers, heart disease, and Alzheimer's.
Key reasons to support the CA Immunology Research & Cures Initiative:
Provides critical funding for immunology research
Dedicated funding for cancer, Alzheimer's and heart disease research
Fosters collaboration between leading scientists and physicians
Mandates strong accountability and transparency
Bond funds and interest repaid to state
Requires 20% discount on medicines and cures for Californians
What are Immunology and Immunotherapies?
Immunology is the field of medical science focused on understanding the immune system and its role in preventing and treating diseases. By supporting immunology research and the development of innovative immunotherapies for diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's and heart disease, this initiative will provide significant benefits for California families.
What Our Supporters Are Saying
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"Blood Cancer United strongly supports the California Immunology Research & Cures Initiative. This measure will strengthen California’s research and clinical trial infrastructure, helping ensure patients can access cutting-edge therapies sooner while accelerating the search for cures."
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"The Parkinson Association of Northern California supports the California Immunology Research & Cures Initiative because it drives disease-modifying research focused on slowing or stopping Parkinson’s, and this measure holds real potential to save lives."
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"We stand at a threshold of exciting breakthroughs in treating intractable diseases. We need to support cure-finding research in immunology and immunotherapies."
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"Having spent decades at the forefront of disease prevention, I understand the promise of vaccines, therapies and cures that come from immunology research. Supporting this bond is a vital step toward decoding the human immune system and accelerating the breakthroughs needed to end our most devastating diseases."
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"We believe California should lead the nation in science funding and this measure is a prime example of how strategic investment can improve the health and outcomes of all Californians."
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"As a physician-scientist who has spent my career developing vaccines and advancing global health, I know that immunology research is our most powerful tool for preventing and curing diseases ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Investing in this bond will accelerate lifesaving discoveries, strengthen our preparedness for future health threats and deliver hope to millions of families."
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"Immunotherapy saved my life — I was just weeks away from losing my life when a breakthrough treatment gave me a second chance. That’s why I’m proud to support this bond, because no one should be told hope is out of reach when we have the science to save them."
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"This measure is an important part of the equation to help close the gap in health outcomes for black Californians and other vulnerable communities."
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"The immune system holds one of the most promising pathways to curing diseases that have long evaded treatment. Major initiatives are needed to turn that emerging science into real-world solutions faster — bringing us closer to therapies that save lives."
