Billionaire Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus’ foundation donates nearly $30 million toward stem cell research for heart attacks

The Marcus Foundation, established by Bernie and Billi Marcus, donated $28.7 million to Dr. Chuck Murry at USC to advance clinical trials of stem cell-based therapies for regenerating tissue after a heart attack. This gift is noted as the largest donation from The Marcus Foundation to USC. Overall, the foundation maintains a dedicated focus on medical research across various areas including regenerative medicine and cardiovascular disease.