ISB News

Scientific American spoke with ISB Distinguished Investigator and 2025 Nobel laureate Mary Brunkow about the challenges facing American science, the resilience of scientists, and reasons for optimism. Brunkow also discusses the importance of communicating science, advances in systems medicine, and her advice for researchers early in their careers.

This feature of Mary Brunkow ahead of the University of Washington commencement highlights her thoughtful perspective on artificial intelligence, scientific curiosity, and the enduring importance of human judgment in research. The story contrasts Brunkow’s measured approach with the broader national debate over AI at college graduations.

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal visited ISB, meeting with Nobel laureate Mary Brunkow and ISB leadership for a conversation on ISB’s research, including our work on Long COVID. The visit included a tour of ISB’s labs, followed by a brief program in which Rep. Jayapal read a Congressional Statement for the Record she submitted in honor of Mary’s Nobel Prize and formally presented it to her.

This profile of Nobel laureate Mary Brunkow traces her journey from an undergraduate genetics student at the University of Washington to her groundbreaking discoveries in immunology. The feature explores the mentors, pivotal moments, and scientific curiosity that shaped her remarkable career.

Southern California Public Radio’s AirTalk featured Sean Gibbons in a discussion about gut health, microbiome science, and the evidence behind popular “gut hacks.” Gibbons separates fact from fiction while explaining what current research tells us about the gut microbiome and human health.

ISB Co-founder Lee Hood in a wide-ranging conversation about systems biology, the Human Genome Project, personalized health, and the future of medicine. Hood discusses the evolution of systems biology and how advances in AI and multiomics are shaping the next generation of biomedical research.