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At the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, we believe in the power of individuals to advance science through research and science education, making discoveries that benefit humanity. Learn more about how we move science forward. Ardem Patapoutian Investigator »
Institute Jan 26 2023
HHMI’s Emerging Pathogens Initiative Aims for Scientific Head Start on Future Epidemics

Thirteen project teams involving 70 scientists from 29 institutions are collaborating on basic research targeted at preparedness for future emerging pathogens that could threaten human health.

Institute Nov 30 2022
Together, 104 Schools Pursue Inclusive Undergraduate Science Education

104 schools are receiving six-year grants as part of HHMI’s Inclusive Excellence 3 (IE3) initiative. IE3 challenges US colleges and universities to substantially and sustainably build capacity for student belonging, especially for those who have been historically excluded from the sciences.

INSTITUTE Oct 31 2022
Inclusive STEM Learning Environments: Six Institutions Committed to Progress

HHMI is making the first grants in our Driving Change initiative, awarding $2.5 million each to six universities: Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, the Ohio State University, the University at Albany, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Montana, and University of Virginia. 

Institute Nov 15 2022
HHMI Statement in Support of eLife and Open Science Innovation

Howard Hughes Medical Institute supports the journal eLife's new scientific publishing model.

Institute Oct 05 2022
HHMI Investigator Carolyn Bertozzi Awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that HHMI Investigator Carolyn Bertozzi of Stanford University, Morten Meldal of the University of Copenhagen, and K. Barry Sharpless of the Scripps Research Institute are the recipients of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.

Research Sep 07 2022
How Fat Signals Us to Eat More of It

Scientists discover how fat triggers a gut-to-brain mechanism that drives us to keep consuming more of it. Their findings could one day lead to interventions to help treat obesity and associated disorders.

Research Sep 02 2022
Ancient DNA Offers New Insights into the Origins and Spread of Languages and Populations Across the Southern Arc

Analyzing DNA from the remains of hundreds of ancient humans across West Asia, the Balkans, Greece, present-day Turkey, and other regions, scientists have revealed surprising migrations that illuminate human history and led to the languages billions of people speak today.

Institute Sep 01 2022
Blanton Tolbert Named HHMI’s Inaugural Vice President of Science Leadership and Culture

Blanton Tolbert, a biochemist and administrative leader of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Case Western Reserve University, will serve as an HHMI vice president and head of the Institute’s new Center for Science Leadership and Culture.

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Institute Jan 26 2023
HHMI’s Emerging Pathogens Initiative Aims for Scientific Head Start on Future Epidemics

Thirteen project teams involving 70 scientists from 29 institutions are collaborating on basic research targeted at preparedness for future emerging pathogens that could threaten human health.

Institute Nov 30 2022
Together, 104 Schools Pursue Inclusive Undergraduate Science Education

104 schools are receiving six-year grants as part of HHMI’s Inclusive Excellence 3 (IE3) initiative. IE3 challenges US colleges and universities to substantially and sustainably build capacity for student belonging, especially for those who have been historically excluded from the sciences.

INSTITUTE Oct 31 2022
Inclusive STEM Learning Environments: Six Institutions Committed to Progress

HHMI is making the first grants in our Driving Change initiative, awarding $2.5 million each to six universities: Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, the Ohio State University, the University at Albany, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Montana, and University of Virginia. 

Institute Nov 15 2022
HHMI Statement in Support of eLife and Open Science Innovation

Howard Hughes Medical Institute supports the journal eLife's new scientific publishing model.

Institute Oct 05 2022
HHMI Investigator Carolyn Bertozzi Awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that HHMI Investigator Carolyn Bertozzi of Stanford University, Morten Meldal of the University of Copenhagen, and K. Barry Sharpless of the Scripps Research Institute are the recipients of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.

Research Sep 07 2022
How Fat Signals Us to Eat More of It

Scientists discover how fat triggers a gut-to-brain mechanism that drives us to keep consuming more of it. Their findings could one day lead to interventions to help treat obesity and associated disorders.

Research Sep 02 2022
Ancient DNA Offers New Insights into the Origins and Spread of Languages and Populations Across the Southern Arc

Analyzing DNA from the remains of hundreds of ancient humans across West Asia, the Balkans, Greece, present-day Turkey, and other regions, scientists have revealed surprising migrations that illuminate human history and led to the languages billions of people speak today.

Institute Sep 01 2022
Blanton Tolbert Named HHMI’s Inaugural Vice President of Science Leadership and Culture

Blanton Tolbert, a biochemist and administrative leader of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Case Western Reserve University, will serve as an HHMI vice president and head of the Institute’s new Center for Science Leadership and Culture.

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