That long-term commitment matters, especially as the scientific landscape shifts at a breathtaking pace. What remains constant is our responsibility to advance our founders’ vision with integrity, creativity, and hope. Each day, more than 500 dedicated individuals work together in a culture of collaboration, where rigorous knowledge-seeking is shared, and curiosity is harnessed in service of human progress.

This past year brought discoveries that deepen our understanding of how life works and remind us why curiosity remains our most reliable compass. I invite you to learn more about our research as you explore 15 highlights from our 2025 Year in Review.

The review reflects the research you helped make possible, from new insights into genome organization, regeneration, aging, and infection to advances that may one day inform treatments for hearing loss, infertility, and disease.

As we continue celebrating a quarter-century of discovery, we also look ahead to the next 25 years. I believe the Stowers Institute is poised not simply to keep pace with scientific progress, but to help define it. Thank you for your enduring support and for being part of this community.

From all of us at the Institute, may this new year bring you and your loved ones abundant health, wonder, purpose, and the exhilarating joy of discovery.

With gratitude,
Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, Ph.D.
President and Chief Scientific Officer