Rejuvenating the Aging Brain

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.

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In the Spotlight

A conversation with Anne Hanneken


Ophthalmologist Anne Hanneken's dedication to basic research has led to multiple breakthroughs in eye science.
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Translations


AbbVie and Scripps Research announce collaboration to develop antiviral treatments for COVID-19

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Scripps Research announced earlier this year a global collaboration to develop potential novel, direct-acting antiviral treatments for COVID-19.

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Scripps 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.

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Entrepreneur 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.

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Neuroscientist Li Ye named to inaugural Abide-Vividion Chair

The chair will support his innovative imaging techniques and investigations into the relationship between metabolism and neurons.

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Fellows Program draws Harvard grad to Scripps Research

Miller develops new methods for delivering gene-editing biomolecules to cells.

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In the Spotlight

Igniting landmark research


Board member Tom Daniels shares his vision for the Collaborative Innovation Fund.
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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.

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Awards & Honors

Ajayi named president of San Diego County Medical Society

Ajayi has been named president of the San Diego County Medical Society.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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Awards & Honors

Grotjahn recognized with Baxter Young Investigator Award

Grotjahn received a Baxter Young Investigator Award and $100,000 to support her research.

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Awards & Honors

Nobel laureate Ardem Patapoutian receives additional honors

On June 14, 2022, an Armenian postage stamp recognizing Patapoutian was put into circulation.

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Awards & Honors

Royal Society of Chemistry salutes Nobel laureate Sharpless

Sharpless has been awarded the 2022 Sir Derek Barton Gold Medal from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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In the Spotlight

Making global health local


Edyth Parker's works to further enable communities to manage disease research, surveillance and control measures.
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Recent Discoveries

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