Whitehead Member Peter Reddien selected as 2008 Keck Distinguished Young Scholar
July 17, 2008
Whitehead Member Peter Reddien has been named one of five Distinguished Young Scholars in Medical Research by the W.M. Keck Foundation.
Tag: Awards + Announcements
Whitehead remembers Alex d’Arbeloff
July 10, 2008
Whitehead Director David Page shares thoughtful reflection upon the passing of Institute Board member Alex d'Arbeloff.
Whitehead Member Susan Lindquist honored with Harvard Centennial Medal
June 4, 2008
Whitehead Member Susan Lindquist has been awarded a Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Centennial Medal from Harvard University, given annually to graduate alumni who have made exceptional contributions to society.
Whitehead Member David Sabatini wins HHMI appointment
May 27, 2008
Sabatini has been appointed a Howard Hughes Medical Investigator, a highly sought-after post that recognizes the nation’s top biomedical scientists.
Susan Lindquist receives Otto Warburg Medal
March 27, 2008
Award recognizes contributions to understanding of neurological disease.
Harvey Lodish to chair MLSC Scientific Advisory Board
March 26, 2008
Peer review board aids the quasi-public agency that promotes life sciences in Massachusetts.
Whitehead ranks among best places for postdocs
March 3, 2008
Collaborative efforts continue to improve experience for young researchers.
Gijsbert Grotenbreg is named NRF Research Fellow
February 15, 2008
Postdoc will receive up to $1.5 million for independent research in Singapore.
Susan Lindquist receives Genetics Society of America Medal
February 5, 2008
The medal is given for outstanding contributions in the field of genetics during the past 15 years.
Whitehead Institute unveils innovative salary and benefits plan for postdoctoral scientists
January 17, 2008
New plan significantly improves salary and benefits for its postdoctoral scientists–a crucial step in addressing the needs of these promising young researchers.
Special Fellow Defne Yarar investigates actin in action
August 8, 2007
She studies the microfilaments that help to give cells structure, allow them to move, divide them, and let muscles contract.
New Whitehead Member Iain Cheeseman to study key mechanism in cell division
June 21, 2007
His work focuses on the kinetochore, a structure that helps to divvy up DNA molecules shortly before cells divide.