02 April 2025

Lab Celebration!

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01 April 2025

Stowers Institute and American Century Investments announce passing of longtime board chairman Richard W. Brown

Brown, who held key leadership roles for both organizations, passed away March 27, 2025.

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01 April 2025

Richard William Brown

November 29, 1946 – March 27, 2025

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27 March 2025

Stowers Institute President and Chief Scientific Officer named Hypothesis Fund Scout

Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, Ph.D., receives recognition as a leader and expert in regenerative biology and its potential to transform human health.

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18 March 2025

Meet the Faculty: Ameya Mashruwala, Ph.D., describes the power of “curiosity-driven” science

"When students have curiosity-driven questions, I urge them to follow their instincts because you never know if a completely new discovery awaits.”

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17 March 2025

Postdoc Profile: Q&A with Helen Horkan, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Gibson Lab

“The sky is the limit at the Stowers Institute. If you have an idea, there is always somebody willing to help you make it happen.”

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17 March 2025

Postdoc Profile: Q&A with Helen Horkan, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Gibson Lab

“The sky is the limit at the Stowers Institute. If you have an idea, there is always somebody willing to help you make it happen.”

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17 March 2025

Stowers scientists uncover principles underlying the toxicity of “selfish” genes

The findings may help scientists better understand infertility, neurodegeneration, and evolution.

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17 March 2025

Stowers scientists uncover principles underlying the toxicity of “selfish” genes

The findings may help scientists better understand infertility, neurodegeneration, and evolution.

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17 March 2025

Stowers scientists uncover principles underlying the toxicity of “selfish” genes

The findings may help scientists better understand infertility, neurodegeneration, and evolution.

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13 March 2025

Stowers scientists discover new mechanisms for mobilizing neural crest cells during development

The findings deepen our understanding of craniofacial conditions and may have implications for cancer metastasis.

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13 March 2025

Stowers scientists discover new mechanisms for mobilizing neural crest cells during development

The findings deepen our understanding of craniofacial conditions and may have implications for cancer metastasis.

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12 March 2025

Meet the Faculty: Tatjana Piotrowski, Ph.D., and the rewards of teaching at the Stowers Graduate School

Students are encouraged to appreciate the beauty of nature so that they never lose the joy of doing science.

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07 March 2025

Road to Research: Q&A with Jeff Lange, Senior Research Scientist

"I hope to inspire early-career researchers to be curious and, in turn, have a far-reaching impact on humanity and human health as a whole."

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07 March 2025

Meet the Faculty: Kamena Kostova, Ph.D., on mentoring the next generation of scientists

Graduate students bring an infectious energy and an open mind—approaching problems with curiosity, determination, and fresh perspectives.

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25 February 2025

#LookInTheLab: Exploring Plant-Bacteria Symbiosis in the Sankari Lab

Erika Pinto, a predoctoral researcher at the Stowers Graduate School, takes us inside the Sankari Lab, highlighting the intricate relationship between plants and bacteria—and the potential for applications in human health and agriculture.

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25 February 2025

#LookInTheLab: Exploring Plant-Bacteria Symbiosis in the Sankari Lab

Erika Pinto, a predoctoral researcher at the Stowers Graduate School, takes us inside the Sankari Lab, highlighting the intricate relationship between plants and bacteria—and the potential for applications in human health and agriculture.

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20 February 2025

Meet the Faculty: SaraH Zanders, Ph.D., explains why now is an exciting time to pursue a Ph.D. in Biology

The Stowers Institute’s inherent collaborative nature, combined with access to cutting-edge technologies and mentorship from Stowers Technology Center experts, allows students to approach biological questions from multiple angles.

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20 February 2025

Meet the Faculty: SaraH Zanders, Ph.D., explains why now is an exciting time to pursue a Ph.D. in Biology

The Stowers Institute’s inherent collaborative nature, combined with access to cutting-edge technologies and mentorship from Stowers Technology Center experts, allows students to approach biological questions from multiple angles.

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19 February 2025

Meet the Faculty: Randal Halfmann, Ph.D., on the 'freedom to explore’ your curiosity

Stowers Associate Investigator Randal Halfmann, Ph.D., puts it simply: “Stowers offers an opportunity unlike any other program.”

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19 February 2025

Meet the Faculty: Randal Halfmann, Ph.D., on the 'freedom to explore’ your curiosity

Stowers Associate Investigator Randal Halfmann, Ph.D., puts it simply: “Stowers offers an opportunity unlike any other program.”

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18 February 2025

Postdoc Profile: Q&A with Tolka Premkumar, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Zanders Lab

"In the end, the Stowers Institute was the perfect combination of an amazing mentor and an amazing institute."

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12 February 2025

#BioBasics: What are Gene Regulatory Networks?

The Sauka-Spengler Lab explores the blueprint and circuitry driving cells

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