#Stowers25: Celebrating 25 Years
21 August 2025
An experiment that worked
The Stowers Institute celebrates 25 years of discovery, innovation, and hope.
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By uncovering the secrets underlying fundamental biological processes, we can find innovative approaches to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease.
Foundational research is where cures begin. Discoveries resulting from studying the fundamental processes of life frequently prove to be major milestones toward novel therapies and treatments.
World-class equipment and collaborative partnerships. Our researchers work side-by-side with experts in our Technology Centers. The unique model has catapulted the Institute to the forefront of innovative science.
We are dedicated to encouraging motivated individuals to pursue science or science-related professions—from our accredited Graduate School to our training programs for post-docs, post-bacs and undergrads.
As we reach a quarter century milestone, the Institute looks toward the next 25 years of continuing and advancing curiosity-driven discovery, innovation, and hope. Help us celebrate and learn more about how the Stowers Institute has grown into a world-class biomedical research Institute.
Registration opens soon for our 25th Anniversary Symposium and Reception.
Transformational science requires the transformation of science. Through the unparalleled generosity and vision of our founders, Jim and Virginia Stowers, we have a scientific ecosystem that encourages discovery and innovation. Jim, founder of American Century Investments, and Virginia followed their initial generous investment by establishing a funding model that provides ongoing support of our research through the annual dividends from American Century Investments. Because of this structure, Stowers scientists are uniquely positioned to explore with freedom, and allowed the ability to follow biological avenues that lead to novel discoveries and to share their findings for the betterment of humanity.
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#Stowers25: Celebrating 25 Years
21 August 2025
The Stowers Institute celebrates 25 years of discovery, innovation, and hope.
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In The News
19 August 2025
From Nature, Scientists are seeking to decipher the role of non-coding DNA in the human genome, helped by a suite of artificial-intelligence tools.
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In The News
13 August 2025
Horacio Martín Pallarés, Ph.D., in the lab of Ariel Bazzini, Ph.D., a 2010 Pew Fellow, plans to bring his research on viral epidemics to aid his home country of Argentina.
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News
12 August 2025
Horacio Martín Pallarés, Ph.D., in the lab of Ariel Bazzini, Ph.D., a 2010 Pew Fellow, plans to bring his research on viral epidemics to aid his home country of Argentina
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News
11 August 2025
Tamara Potapova, Ph.D., a scientist in the Gerton Lab, is investigating the biology behind chromosome instability — a hallmark of cancer and reproductive aging.
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Press Release
06 August 2025
Stowers scientists have established the apple snail as a new research organism for investigating eye regeneration, which may hold the key for restoring vision due to damage and disease
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News
05 August 2025
"The collaborative spirit and unparalleled Technology Centers at the Stowers Institute make this an incredibly rewarding place to work."
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News
04 August 2025
Learn the biological basics of proteins, the molecules powering every living cell, and why Stowers scientists are investigating them.
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The Stowers Institute is dedicated to the next 25 years of biological discovery. In the words of our founders, “The best is yet to be.” Learn more about how we are honoring the milestone and join us in celebrating at our 25th Anniversary Symposium and Reception. Registration opens soon.
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