The Grand Teton Club: Medical Diagnostic Clinic

Humans have evolved in a way that makes most of us susceptible— beginning in our 50s—to three major categories of disease that are rare in young adults: cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. We believe that understanding why we are biologically programmed this way may help decode the genetic mechanisms that determine how long we can remain healthy before these diseases emerge. With continued research, it is likely that many of these conditions will eventually be eliminated or delayed by decades or more. Because health risks and predispositions often run in families, archiving a family’s genomes will be essential for understanding and addressing the specific vulnerabilities that may affect future generations.


We plan to donate homesites to several leading research institutes, enabling them to build residences with integrated workspaces that function as research retreats for their teams and our Community Members. These retreats will allow scientists to conduct meaningful work while becoming part of a community that deeply values their contributions. In addition, we intend to host conferences, symposiums, fireside chats, and summits focused on emerging medical technologies—many of which will be simulcast. We have already received favorable responses from several institutions and are working to finalize the homesite donation program.