Institute for Systems Biology (ISB)

It's not too late to support the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) with a year-end gift that will be matched 1:1 by generous board member Amy Compton-Phillips, MD. You can help ISB's talented scientists work toward breakthroughs. Our team is pursuing over 70 research projects in critical areas ranging from cancer treatment to healthy aging to fighting drug-resistant infections -- every dollar donated will fuel their efforts to redefine the future of human health. Give online here https://lnkd.in/gNXBAzbR or look for the letter in the mail with this fun sticker enclosed! #lifescience #health #cancerresearch #cellbiology #biotechnology #philanthropy

As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time for reflection and gratitude. At ISB, we’ve experienced a year of profound loss and remarkable achievements. We deeply mourn the passing of Professor Ilya Shmulevich, an extraordinary researcher, colleague, and friend. His brilliance and humanity have left an indelible mark on all of us, and we remain committed to honoring his legacy in our work. 2024 also brought incredible milestones and breakthroughs. We’re proud to have published impactful research that: * Unveiled the health benefits of maintaining a regular bathroom schedule * Offered new hope to women with autoimmune diseases seeking to grow their families * Advanced equitable STEM opportunities for high school students * Explored the promise and limitations of AI in healthcare * Illuminated shared mechanisms of the immune system across diverse diseases These are just a few examples of how ISB is shaping the future of science and medicine. We also celebrated exciting moments – including hosting the director of a hit Netflix documentary – while our talented team members earned prestigious promotions and awards and saw their work spotlighted in media headlines worldwide. Our 2024 Year in Review highlights these moments and more. Take a look and join us in celebrating a year of resilience, innovation, and impact. https://lnkd.in/erer7TNy

Did you know Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) has over 70 ongoing research projects? Our scientists are studying precision cancer care, personalized nutrition and the gut microbiome, drug-resistant infections, and so much more. When you make a gift to ISB, your support fuels our shared vision of a healthier future for all. There’s still time to have your gift matched thanks to ISB board member Amy Compton-Phillips, MD. Make a gift by December 31 at give.isbscience.org.

If you missed my recent MVIF talk on microbiome-mediated precision nutrition, you catch catch it here https://lnkd.in/gsZAv5YF

Congratulations to Sean M. Gibbons and colleagues who received a 2024-25 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits. Gibbons and team will use the grant to continue development of My Digital Gut, an online decision-support platform that will help make microbiome-informed nutrition and healthcare personalized, predictive, and preventive. https://lnkd.in/gM8D78GH

Let’s kick off the season of giving – today is #GivingTuesday! In the spirit of gratitude and generosity, we are thankful for the amazing people who support Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) and help us expand the possibilities of science and innovation. Your investment in ISB empowers our scientists to push the boundaries and pave the way for new breakthroughs and discoveries. For this #GivingTuesday, please consider giving a gift to ISB – https://lnkd.in/gedpSMPJ. Your contribution can revolutionize health, inspire young minds, and change the future.

Massive shoutout to Siddarth Venkatesh for his 2019 and now this 2024 one two punch of an incredible story! Truly awe inspiring to witness basic science have such an impact on childhood malnutrition. These papers have everything: basic biochemistry, metabolomics, GF mouse models, and human studies. Rare to see stories do the full bedside to bench to bedside loop. Bravo Sid and team!

ISB Associate Professor Dr. Wei Wei and his colleagues have developed a promising new companion diagnostic tool called MetaboCore to help physicians quickly select the most effective systemic therapy for each cancer patient. Wei detailed his groundbreaking work in ISB's final Research Roundtable of 2024 – check out our recap and video. https://lnkd.in/gkrukhKg

The ISB Education team had an exciting month: They honored this year's Valerie Logan Leadership in Science Education award winners, raised more than $50,000 at the annual Ignite STEM fundraiser, and more. Read the ISB Education roundup for November here: https://lnkd.in/guw79Kbs. Systems Education Experiences Nitin Baliga Claudia McLaughlin Ludwig Caroline Kiehle

Thank you to everyone who participated in Ignite STEM, an event we hosted at Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) to celebrate the incredible work of our ISB Education team. Thanks to your generous contributions, we raised over $50,000, which will help our passionate team continue their mission of making quality STEM education a reality for every student. The event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. A special thank you to Douglas Howe, Thompson Wellness Wealth Management, Wyman Financial Solutions, Fremont Dock Company, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, and St. John Catholic School.