Back on top: Whitehead reclaims title as best place for postdocs to work
For the second time in three years, Whitehead Institute has been named the best place in the country for postdoctoral researchers to work. The Scientist magazine today released its closely followed...
View ArticleUpcoming event: Join us on May 10th in New York City
On the evening of May 10, 2011, Whitehead Institute Founding Member Harvey Lodish, PhD, will discuss his latest breakthroughs in type II diabetes research in a presentation entitled, “New Developments...
View ArticleHarvey Lodish presents his latest research to BOA members in NYC
On May 10th, more than 60 Board of Associates members and friends gathered at Letty and Tom Gochberg’s beautiful home in New York City for a presentation by Whitehead Institute Founding Member Harvey...
View ArticleWhitehead gets dedicated daycare center
Anyone who has tried to get daycare in Cambridge knows that it isn’t easy—there’s only a handful of options, and waiting lists are often years long. But that’s no longer the case for Whitehead...
View ArticleResearchers attend Whitehead Institute Annual Scientific Retreat
Each fall, Whitehead Institute’s entire scientific community gathers in Waterville Valley, NH for the Annual Scientific Retreat—an opportunity for Whitehead’s scientists to discuss their latest...
View ArticleHazel Sive on stereotypes that hinder women in science
Women scientists are frequently undervalued, concluded Yale University researchers in a study conducted earlier this year. Whitehead Institute Member Hazel Sive responds, suggesting approaches to...
View ArticlePatricia Pinto joins the Whitehead Institute Philanthropy team
Patricia Pinto is Whitehead Institute’s new Stewardship Officer We are delighted to introduce Patricia Pinto, the newest member of the Whitehead Institute Philanthropy team. Patricia joins Whitehead as...
View ArticleWhitehead Member Robert Weinberg to receive new breakthrough prize in life...
Whitehead Institute Founding Member Robert Weinberg is among 11 scientists to receive the new Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, intended to recognize excellence in research aimed at curing...
View ArticleFor third year running, Whitehead Institute takes top place for postdocs
In the final year of the “Best Places to Work: Postdocs” ranking, Whitehead Institute has again come out on top. This is the fourth time in 10 years that Whitehead has emerged as number one—more than...
View ArticleMeet the Postdocs of Whitehead Institute
We’re delighted to introduce a new microsite featuring Whitehead Institute’s talented postdoctoral researchers. Often unsung, these junior scientists are the backbone of our research community. We look...
View ArticleWhitehead Institute presents Whitehead Connects
Whitehead Connects is a new initiative that brings renowned biology and biotech leaders to Whitehead Institute to share lessons learned from careers at the nexus of academic science and industry. Join...
View ArticleWhitehead Connects brings academia and industry together
Whitehead Connects is a new initiative that brings renowned biology and biotech leaders to Whitehead Institute to share lessons learned from careers at the nexus of academic science and industry. Over...
View ArticleWhitehead Institute Hosts CampBio for Middle School Students
In August, Whitehead Institute joined with Science from Scientists to host the first CampBio, a week-long science program bringing local middle school students to Whitehead Institute to learn...
View ArticleFellows Symposium, Celebrating 30 Years of “Wild Ideas”
“If there’s one thing that characterizes all Fellows, it’s that they’re bold and unafraid.”–Whitehead Member, Hazel Sive The first time Mark Daly visited Whitehead Institute he was only a college...
View ArticleMeet Whitehead Institute’s Newest Faculty Member, Jing-Ke Weng
“Following in the footsteps of scientists like Charles Darwin, I am searching for the universal laws underlying the origin and evolution of biological complexity.”-Whitehead Member, Jing-Ke Weng Dr....
View ArticleWhitehead Connects welcomes Vicki Sato
Whitehead Institute welcomed Vicki L. Sato, Ph.D, Whitehead postdocs, and over a hundred other industry and academic professionals to this past Monday’s Whitehead Connects. This was the second event...
View ArticleWhitehead Connects presents Mara Aspinall
Mara Aspinall President and CEO of Ventana Medical Systems April 1, 2014 5:30 pm presentation; 6:30 pm networking reception Whitehead Institute Nine Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142 RSVP Now →...
View ArticleWhitehead Connects features Mara Aspinall
Whitehead Connects featured Ventana Medical Systems CEO, Mara Aspinall, as guest speaker on Tuesday, April 2nd. This was the third event in the 2013-2014 Whitehead Connects series, which brings...
View Article“Get a Clue” Workshop at Whitehead Institute Teaches Forensic Science to...
There’s been a theft. Someone has stolen Formula X, a powerful elixir with potent effects. Police have three suspects, all scientists. But whodunit, and who will solve the mystery? Seventeen junior...
View ArticleFeatured in the Boston Business Journal: Whitehead Institute hosts discussion...
Founding member of the Whitehead Institute and professor of biology and biological engineering at MIT. This article is presented here courtesy of Boston Business Journal. To view the original...
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