More than 160 civic leaders, scientists, philanthropists, and educators gathered in Seattle to honor a Nobel Prize achievement, launch the Mary E. Brunkow Fund, and highlight the importance of mentorship, STEM education, and scientific opportunity.
The prize recognizes foundational discoveries about regulatory T cells and the FOXP3 gene that redefined immune tolerance and opened avenues to treat autoimmune disease, enable transplantation, and advance immuno-oncology. ISB celebrates Dr. Brunkow’s leadership and collaborative science.
Katie Hafner, a renowned New York Times journalist and author, spoke with Nobel laureate Mary Brunkow about overlooked women scientists, the power of mentorship, and the work still needed to create opportunities for future generations of women in STEM.