Fall/Winter 2022
Rejuvenating the Aging Brain
Science Changing Life
Science Changing Life
Rejuvenating the Aging Brain
As humans live longer, they’re at increased risk of developing devastating neurodegenerative diseases. At Scripps Research, scientists are closer than ever to understanding how these diseases harm the brain and identifying possible drugs to stop them.
Science Changing Life
Science Changing Life
Cell Service
From the genetic underpinnings to visible behavioral outputs, Scripps Research scientists explore every part of how nerve impulses are transmitted and explore molecular approaches that could prevent, treat or even reverse conditions of the nervous system.
Science Changing Visualization
Science Changing Visualization
Revealing the Unseen
Today, cutting-edge microscopy and visualization technologies let scientists “see” biological details ranging from the inner workings of viruses to the architecture of protein assemblies. By drawing on the power of computational biology and collaborating across scientific disciplines, researchers are gaining unprecedented insights into the world—as well as what makes us human—like never before.
President’s Letter
Scientists join forces to tackle the most pressing problems in biomedical research
Scripps Research collaborations overcome the traditional academic silos of scientific fields, institutional departments, and laboratories.
Noteworthy
View AllScripps Research awarded $67 million by NIH to lead new pandemic preparedness center
The multidisciplinary center will focus on development of antiviral drugs to combat coronaviruses and other viruses with pandemic potential.
Noteworthy
View AllEntrepreneur Jennifer Rubio brings new perspective to Board of Directors
The complexity and diversity of the scientific initiatives at Scripps Research require leaders with varied expertise. Accordingly, the institute earlier this year elected entrepreneur and philanthropist Jennifer Rubio to its Board of Directors.
Awards & Honors
Studies by neuroscientist Jin earn multiple honors
Early Career Investigator Award and inclusion on prestigious “35 Innovators Under 35” list among her accolades.
Awards & Honors
Ajayi named president of San Diego County Medical Society
Ajayi has been named president of the San Diego County Medical Society.
Awards & Honors
Burton ranked among top 10 immunologists in world
Burton ranked seventh in the U.S. and ninth in the world for his impact on the field.
Awards & Honors
Three Scripps Research faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Hollis Cline, Jane Dyson and James Williamson were recognized for their “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”
Awards & Honors
2022 Chemical Pioneer Award goes to Wong
The American Institute of Chemists gave its 2022 Chemical Pioneer Award to Wong, holder of the Scripps Family Chair at Scripps Research.
Awards & Honors
Grotjahn recognized with Baxter Young Investigator Award
Grotjahn received a Baxter Young Investigator Award and $100,000 to support her research.
