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Where Cures Begin

We explore the very foundations of life for the benefit of all.

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Patrick Hsu named an MIT Technology Review 2019 Innovator Under 35

Learn more about research that strives to unlock the fundamental principles of biology.

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Gerald Joyce elected to Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

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SALK ARCHITECTURE

Buildings of wonder

A visual journey through Salk's world-famous architecture

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SCIENTIFIC INITIATIVE

Harnessing Plants Initiative: The Salk Solution

There are many ways to address the issue of climate change, and here at Salk we focus on making plants much more efficient at capturing and storing carbon.

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SCIENTIFIC INITIATIVE

Conquering Cancer Initiative

Salk researchers combine foundational biological research with advanced biomedical technologies, keying in on five deadly cancers: breast (triple negative), brain (glioblastoma), pancreatic, lung and ovarian.

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Sugars that coat proteins are a possible drug target for pancreatitis

Every cure begins with you.

EDUCATION OUTREACH

Through education and volunteerism, we share our passion.

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Inside Salk Magazine

Spring 2019 issue

Explore the latest issue of our magazine featuring recent discoveries and events.

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MEET A SCIENTIST

Margarita Behrens

Research Professor

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Salk scientist Diana Hargreaves named Pew-Stewart Scholar for innovative cancer research

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How old are your organs? To scientists’ surprise, organs are a mix of young and old cells

Salk scientists discover cellular structures with extreme longevity, leading to insights for age-associated diseases

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Salk Institute Professor Edward Callaway elected to National Academy of Sciences

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Editing of RNA may play a role in chloroplast-to-nucleus communication

Salk scientists uncover a link between RNA editing and chloroplast-to-nucleus communication that could help plants adapt to a changing world

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New study targets Achilles’ heel of pancreatic cancer, with promising results

Salk researchers discover a potential therapeutic target for deadly cancer

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Salk Institute initiative to receive more than $35 million to fight climate change

The Harnessing Plants Initiative, led by renowned plant biologist Joanne Chory, will receive funds through The Audacious Project for an innovative, scalable and bold plan to combat climate change

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Salk promotes three leading scientists in the fields of infectious disease, neurobiology and biological networks

Salk professor Kay Tye honored with endowed chair

Salk mourns the passing of Nobel Laureate and Salk Distinguished Professor Emeritus Sydney Brenner

Molecular biology pioneer was driving force in advancing scientific research worldwide