HHMI: Advancing Scientific Research & Education
We advance scientific research. Our scientists pursue bold ideas to make breakthroughs in our fundamental understanding of biology and human health. HHMI's Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, brings together teams of scientists to unlock the fundamentals of biology. Not Every Rose Has Its Thorn… and Now, Scientists Know Why.
About HHMI | Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all. Founded in 1953, HHMI is a biomedical research organization and philanthropy with a vibrant community of researchers, educators, students, and professionals. Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and ...
Investigator Program | HHMI
Program details. sciencecomp@hhmi.org. Eligibility. Application. Appointment. The HHMI Investigator program is open to individuals who: have a PhD and/or MD. plan to dedicate at least 75% of their time to research in an eligible discipline at an eligible US institution. holds a tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty position.
Scientific Research at HHMI | HHMI
To help realize AI’s immense promise in the life sciences, HHMI will invest $500 million over the next 10 years to support AI-driven projects and to embed AI systems throughout every stage of the scientific process in labs across HHMI. AI@HHMI will build on Janelia’s legacy of innovation in AI, which includes creating the first detailed map ...
Modern Europeans Descended from Three Groups of Ancestors
Sep 17, 2014 · Two years ago, Reich’s group uncovered genetic evidence that most present-day Europeans are a mixture of groups related to southern Europeans, Near Easterners, and a third group most closely related to Native Americans. “That was a crazy observation, but it’s very strong statistically,” Reich says.
Meng C. Wang, PhD | Janelia Sr Group Leader | 2022-Present - HHMI
Meng Wang wants to reveal the fundamental mechanisms of organism aging, lipid metabolism, and reproductive senescence. These intertwined biological processes exert profound influence on human health and factor into various chronic and degenerative diseases. Wang’s team investigates the molecular mechanisms governing these key biological ...
Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program | HHMI
About Hanna H. Gray. The program honors the contributions and service of Hanna Holborn Gray, an HHMI trustee for nearly three decades and a former president of the University of Chicago. Under Gray’s leadership, HHMI took foundational steps toward becoming more inclusive and developed initiatives to foster diversity in science education.
Careers with HHMI | Join Our Team
Careers with AI@HHMI. We’re recruiting scientists for AI@HHMI, our new $500 million initiative to embed AI systems throughout every stage of the scientific process. We will hire AI scientists, AI engineers, robotics engineers, and data scientists. Investigator Christine Jacobs-Wagner (right) and a staff member in the lab.
Ancient DNA Offers New Insights into the Origins and Spread of ...
Sep 2, 2022 · Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator David Reich and his colleagues have analyzed DNA from the remains of hundreds of ancient humans across West Asia, the Balkans, Greece, present-day Turkey. Their findings reveal surprising migrations that illuminate human history and led to the languages billions of people speak today.
Unveiling the Biggest and Most Detailed Map of the Fly Brain Yet
Jan 22, 2020 · Janelia and Google scientists have constructed the most complete map of the fly brain ever created, pinpointing millions of connections between 25,000 neurons. Now, a wiring diagram of the entire brain is within reach. The hemibrain connectome offers a complete picture of neurons in certain parts of the fruit fly brain and details the way they ...