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Foundational research is where cures begin. Discoveries resulting from studying the fundamental processes of life frequently prove to be major milestones toward novel therapies and treatments.
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Learn more about the eventTransformational science requires the transformation of science. Through the unparalleled generosity and vision of our founders, Jim and Virginia Stowers, we have a scientific ecosystem that encourages discovery and innovation. Jim, founder of American Century Investments, and Virginia followed their initial generous investment by establishing a funding model that provides ongoing support of our research through the annual dividends from American Century Investments. Because of this structure, Stowers scientists are uniquely positioned to explore with freedom, and allowed the ability to follow biological avenues that lead to novel discoveries and to share their findings for the betterment of humanity.
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04 December 2023
Centromeres—specific regions of DNA typically located near the center of chromosomes—achieve a common core structure to ensure proper alignment and segregation of chromosomes during cell division.
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30 November 2023
Q&A with Stowers Postdoc Riley Galton: "It was really important to me to find a place where I could do top-notch research in an open and collaborative environment."
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29 November 2023
From KMBC, The Stowers Institute for Medical Research brings a mobile mammogram bus to its employees every year, ever since Dr. Heather Marshall was diagnosed with cancer seven years ago.
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29 November 2023
Penny Spence, Stowers Executive VP and CFO, was featured in the November 2023 issue of Ingrams as part of the publication's "We KC" series highlighting Kansas City's most prominent female executives.
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16 November 2023
From KMBC, Stowers member Melissa Childers shares her inspiring story of how she remained positive and determined to keep living life after a spinal stroke.
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16 November 2023
"I then made it my goal to be a part of the Stowers Institute one day!"
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06 November 2023
From the Kansas City Business Journal, a wall inside the new headquarters lobby for American Century includes codes visitors can scan with their phone to learn more about the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and its connection to the company.
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30 October 2023
From KCTV5, take a tour of American Century Investment's new lobby, featuring the Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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26 October 2023
By coaxing out the secrets underlying (un)ordinary biological feats of research organisms—like whole-body regeneration in the case of planarian flatworms—Stowers scientists are investigating how life works at its most fundamental level to ultimately understand human health and find treatments for diseases.
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The Stowers Institute’s dedicated lab space at the Marine Biological Laboratory allows Stowers scientists of all levels, from predoctoral researchers to Investigators, the ability to travel to Woods Hole, Mass. and tackle new research projects using undomesticated ocean organisms brought from beach to bench.
