Double Helix Medals dinner

The 2026 Double Helix Medals dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 10. This year's honorees are Michael Milken, visionary philanthropist advancing innovation in cancer research and Dr. Kevin Tracey, revolutionizing bioelectric medicine to transform human health.

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CSHL has celebrated scientists and science advocates at the Double Helix Medals Dinner for over 20 years. Since 2006, the event has raised more than $80 million. We appreciate our community’s commitment to research and 20 years of life-saving discoveries.

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2026 DHMD Honoree: Kevin J. Tracey, MD

Revolutionizing Bioelectric Medicine to Transform Human Health

2026 DHMD Honoree: Michael Milken

Visionary Philanthropist Advancing Innovation in Medical Research

Past DHMD

An archive of past Double Helix Medals Dinner events.

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Double Helix Medals dinner

CSHL has celebrated scientists and science advocates at the Double Helix Medals Dinner for over 20 years. Since 2006, the event has raised more than $80 million. We appreciate our community’s commitment to research and 20 years of life-saving discoveries.

2026 DHMD Honoree: Kevin J. Tracey, MD

2026 DHMD Honoree: Michael Milken

Past DHMD

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Double Helix Medals dinner

CSHL has celebrated scientists and science advocates at the Double Helix Medals Dinner for over 20 years. Since 2006, the event has raised more than $80 million. We appreciate our community’s commitment to research and 20 years of life-saving discoveries.

2026 DHMD Honoree: Kevin J. Tracey, MD

2026 DHMD Honoree: Michael Milken

Past DHMD

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