Scientists Decode Diet From Stool DNA – No Questions Asked
ISB’s Gibbons Lab developed a breakthrough method that analyzes food-derived DNA in fecal metagenomes, allowing for data-driven diet tracking without the need for burdensome questionnaires.
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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.
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2024-25 School Year ISB Education Highlights
In the February installment of the 2024-25 academic year roundup, we highlight two ISB Education team members who led a session for high school students looking for STEM-related experiences, and more.
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.
New Research Uncovers Hidden Rules of Immune Response
Scientists at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) reveal how T cells “decide” their fate in fighting infections like COVID-19, paving the way for improved treatments for infections, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.
RECOVER Study on Long COVID: Virtual Town Hall Recap
ISB hosted a virtual event to share updates on the ongoing RECOVER study, a national NIH-funded initiative to understand and address Long COVID.
2024 Year in Review
Reflecting on the past year, ISB has a lot to celebrate: groundbreaking research published in leading scientific journals, well-earned promotions, widespread media coverage, and more. Enjoy our year-in-review roundup highlighting some of the important, interesting, and impactful highlights of 2024.
ISB Named Winner of 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits
ISB has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant. The grant will support ISB’s continued development of My Digital Gut, an online decision-support platform that will help make microbiome-informed nutrition and healthcare personalized, predictive, and preventive.