Feeling overwhelmed? Discover the #science behind stress in our latest episode of Seeking a Scientist, our #podcast with KCUR 89.3 hosted by Kate the Chemist (Kate Biberdorf). 🎙️ Dr. Rajita Sinha from Yale University Stress Center joins & unpacks what stress really does to us. 🎧Listen here: https://bit.ly/3As1Ogo
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Research Services
Kansas City, Missouri 9,845 followers
At the Stowers Institute, great minds are at work seeking to understand the function and behavior of living organisms.
About us
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is a non-profit, basic biomedical research organization dedicated to improving human health by studying the fundamental processes of life. Jim Stowers, founder of American Century Investments, and his wife, Virginia, opened the Institute in 2000. Since then, the Institute has spent over 900 million dollars in pursuit of its mission. Currently, the Institute is home to nearly 550 researchers and support personnel; over 20 independent research programs; and more than a dozen technology-development and core facilities. Our Mission To make a significant contribution to humanity through medical research by expanding our understanding of the secrets of life and by improving life’s quality through innovative approaches to the causes, treatment and prevention of diseases.
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- Research Services
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Kansas City, Missouri
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1000 E 50th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64110, US
Employees at Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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Evelyn Travnik
Chief Information Officer | Global Technology Executive | Product Innovation | Management Consulting | Engineering Leadership
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Chris Seidel
Genomics Scientist at Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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Cathy Yarbrough
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Sherry Lockwood
Business Analyst at Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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Fall in #KansasCity is pure magic! The Institute is surrounded by stunning shades of orange and gold.🍁🍂
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Our 16 Technology Centers offer Stowers scientists an abundance of tools, expertise, services, and collaborative partnerships that complement & augment the capabilities of individual #research labs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YGq33R
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How do cells know where to grow after injury? A study from the Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado Lab reveals the signaling mechanisms that guide cells to the right spot for tissue repair, which could unlock new possibilities in healing and regeneration. Read more in The Scientist: https://bit.ly/3YnAk4S
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This #MicroscopyMonday shows Yap1 protein (purple), which moves into cell nuclei (red) in the outer layer of the developing sea anemone Nematostella vectensis to regulate the organism’s growth. (Gibson Lab)
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What an inspiring week at #SRCKC24! We're thrilled to have hosted so many passionate researchers and innovators in #developmentalbiology. Thank you to all the speakers and participants for making this conference a hub of collaboration and discovery. #DevBio
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KC BioHub and the U.S. Economic Development Administration convened at Stowers Institute for Medical Research for a panel discussion, focusing on "Civic Leaders on the Tech Hub: Current and Future Infrastructure and Assets." Together we discussed the strength of our regional assets and community support. We talked about civic strategy in life sciences and the advancements in biologics and immunotherapies from our local hospitals and academic institutions. Thank you to all of our featured guests: Dennis Ridenour, BioNexus KC Robert Steele, MD, MBA, Children's Mercy Kansas City Lia McIntosh, MBA, MDiv, Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Miles Sandler, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Joshua Jefferson, Kansas Department of Commerce Melissa Roberts Chapman, KC BioHub David Warm, Mid-America Regional Council Jon White, Amy Manning-Bog, and Michelle Rodrigues, MRIGlobal Tim Geary, Stowers Institute for Medical Research Mauli Agrawal, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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