2025 Year in Review: Breakthroughs, Milestones & Moments That Defined ISB
From Nobel recognition and scientific firsts to transformative collaborations and community impact, 2025 marked one of the most significant years in ISB’s 25-year history.
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Remembering Dr. Charles 'Chuck' Watts: A Leader, Friend, and Advocate for ISB
ISB honors Dr. Charles “Chuck” Watts (1942–2025) – physician, leader, and former Board Chair – who died on September 23 after a battle with esophageal cancer. A champion of patient safety, systems biology, and STEM education, Chuck guided ISB with insight and warmth. His legacy endures in our mission and community.
Behind the Breakthroughs: ISB’s Postdoctoral Fellows in Focus
Postdoctoral fellows are the lifeblood of research institutions, yet their contributions are often underrecognized. At the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), postdocs enter the scientific workforce with passion, vision, and advanced training – bringing the fresh ideas that fuel discovery.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Valerie Logan Hood
ISB is deeply saddened to share the passing of Valerie Logan Hood, beloved wife of ISB Co-founder and Professor Dr. Lee Hood. Her lifelong dedication to K-12 education helped create and shape ISB’s programs, and her influence will be felt for generations to come.
Carole Ellison’s Bold Bet on Science and the Researchers of Tomorrow
Carole Ellison has supported ISB’s research and STEM programs for over a decade. She established the K. Carole Ellison Fellowship in Bioinformatics, funding groundbreaking research that has enabled young scientists to make critical discoveries.
ISB Mourns the Loss of Visionary Artist Ginny Ruffner
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of renowned artist Ginny Ruffner earlier this year at 72. Ginny has long been an integral part of ISB’s community. Her vibrant artwork continues to bring life to our spaces, and her advocacy as a Foundation Board member leaves a lasting legacy.