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polio in the U.S. over the past several decades makes it difficult for most of us to understand just how terrible it was and too easy to devalue the heroic efforts that went into eradicating it," he adds. Salk's decision not to patent the vaccine ensured its widespread distribution and exemplified his commitment to humanity. In 1960, Salk furthered his vision of advancing science for public good by founding the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Designed in collaboration with renowned architect Louis Kahn, the Institute continues to be a hub for life-changing research. salk.edu MIA PARK 7 0 Seventy years ago, on April 12, 1955, a scientific breakthrough changed the course of public health. e polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk and colleagues was officially declared "safe, effective, and potent" — a moment heralded as a triumph of medicine over one of the most feared diseases of the 20th century. "e most successful public health interventions are often overlooked or underappreciated — we take them for granted because you don't see what's not there," says Salk Institute President Gerald Joyce. "e near-total absence of @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2025 47 Salk Institute Dr. Jonas Salk PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SALK INSTITUTE