News
25 May 2023
How foundational research at the Stowers Institute is helping make progress in the fight against cancer
The Stowers Institute and the American Cancer Society work to uncover the mysteries of cancer
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What makes life work?
By uncovering the secrets underlying fundamental biological processes, we can find innovative approaches to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
Foundational science. Profound implications.
Untangling the riddles of biology for scientific discovery
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.
Powerful technology. Intentional collaboration.
World-class equipment and collaborative partnerships. Our researchers work side-by-side with experts in our Technology Centers. The unique model has catapulted the Institute to the forefront of innovative science.
Training the next generation of scientists
We are dedicated to encouraging motivated individuals to pursue science or science-related professions—from our accredited Graduate School to our training programs for post-docs, post-bacs and undergrads.
Our unique funding model allows the freedom to explore the unexpected.
Transformational 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.
Stowers Institute at a Glance
$1.8B
Spent on research
500
Members
10
Acre campus
150
Ongoing research projects
The Latest News & Events
News
31 May 2023
Stowers News - May 2023
The latest research, discoveries and news from the Stowers Institute highlighted in our May newsletter
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In The News
25 May 2023
The people behind the papers – Zainab Afzal and Robb Krumlauf
A new paper in Development introduces new approaches and provides further insights into the transcriptional mechanisms controlling Hox gene expression during vertebrate development.
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News
24 May 2023
Technology is transforming our perception of transcription
“It may not matter exactly where a regulatory element is on a chromosome, but how it interacts with target genes in time and space to build a body is really important.”
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Video
23 May 2023
Stowers scientist’s battle with breast cancer comes full circle
Heather Marshall's decades-long professional pursuit of studying mice became intertwined with her personal journey to conquer cancer.
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News
23 May 2023
A niche for cancer
Stowers scientists are unraveling the mechanisms governing cancer stem cells
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In The News
17 May 2023
How Kansas City scientists are helping to expand our understanding of human genetics
20 years after scientists finished the sequencing of the first human genome, scientists around the world — including from the Stowers Institute in Kansas City — have taken another monumental step.
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In The News
16 May 2023
Behind the Paper: How do veiled chameleons make their left and right sides?
A behind the scenes look into using veiled chameleons as a research organism.
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News
11 May 2023
The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute celebrates graduates
The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments and future endeavors of the graduates who are continuing their scientific discoveries at cutting edge industry positions and at academic institutions including Harvard University, the Mayo Clinic, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, and The Rockefeller University.
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Making an Impact
Research to benefit humanity
Scientists at the Stowers Institute ask big, potentially life-changing questions in biology. From diabetes to neurodegeneration, infertility to regeneration, and aging to cancer, the impact of our foundational research is setting the stage for how we will one day treat and alleviate disease.