Stowers #postdoc insight! Ekasit Sonpho, Sánchez Alvarado Lab, take on the Marine Biological Laboratory #Embryology Course. Discover how his recent experience at the renowned course is influencing his work on #planarian #regeneration & unique takeaways from his time in #WoodsHole. https://lnkd.in/gannE5-x
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Research Services
Kansas City, Missouri 9,431 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
Updates
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Our Marine Biological Laboratory satellite lab is ideal for summer #research! As the season wraps up, listen to The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research predoc Augusto Ortega Granillo share his experience discovering new fields and connecting with diverse experts in #WoodsHole. 🐙 🌊 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYuznbZS
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Comments from Nadav Ahituv, PhD, on a new study from the Rohner Lab that highlights how bat species have evolved unique adaptations to manage their sugar intakes which offers potential pathways for developing new treatments for #diabetes. https://lnkd.in/gwztJqDy
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New research in Nature Portfolio Ecology & Evolution from Jasmin Camacho, Ph.D. and Andrea Bernal-Rivera (Rohner Lab) reveals bats have evolved adaptations to handle extreme blood sugar concentrations which could unlock new pathways for understanding and treating #diabetes in humans. Read here: https://bit.ly/3Z3kbCu
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A new paper, published in PNAS, from the Hawley Lab characterizes a protein that appears to prolong the persistence of the synaptonemal complex, a key player in reproductive cell division, in female fruit flies. This study creates a new tool to study the gene USP7 which functions to prevent certain kinds of cancer in humans. https://lnkd.in/ge-gtDtY
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We are actively seeking applications from early career scientists for multiple Assistant Investigator positions! See why #KansasCity become one of the most desirable cities in the U.S. to live, work, and play. #WeAreHiring #WhyStowers #NewPIs Apply here: https://bit.ly/4ft6ceY
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Welcome, Class of 2024! #StowersGrad is excited to introduce our new predoctoral researchers. These 10 talented scientists are ready to dive into cutting-edge #research & help shape the future of #biology. Meet them here: https://bit.ly/4g36Cc0
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In 2022, Horacio Martín Pallarés, a #PhD student from Argentina, joined the Bazzini Lab through the PROLAB program where he mastered #ribosome profiling, a skill he's eager to bring home. His journey showcases the impact of global scientific exchange. 🌎 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) https://lnkd.in/gGrc5C4j
PROLAB brings science across borders
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This #MicroscopyMonday is a case of spontaneous axis duplication of a two days post fertilization #zebrafish embryo. Two heads and bodies share the same heart and intricate neuronal connections (orange). (Piotrowski Lab) #science
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🔍 Curious about the fundamentals of #biology? Check out our #BioBasics series! We simplify complex concepts and show you how they shape innovative #research. Perfect for learners of all levels. 🌱🧬 https://lnkd.in/gefW5P4j