Awards + Announcements

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is the top place to work for postdoctoral researchers, according to The Scientist’s seventh annual survey of research institutions nationwide, released today.

Whitehead Director David Page shares thoughtful reflection upon the passing of Institute Board member Alex d'Arbeloff.

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.

Sabatini has been appointed a Howard Hughes Medical Investigator, a highly sought-after post that recognizes the nation’s top biomedical scientists.

Award recognizes contributions to understanding of neurological disease.

Peer review board aids the quasi-public agency that promotes life sciences in Massachusetts.

Charles D. Ellis has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors for Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research.

Gerald R. Fink is named the Margaret and Herman Sokol Professor of Biomedical Research.

Foundation honors Reddien for the relevance of his work to cancer stem cells.

The Interbrew-Baillet Latour Health Prize, worth 150,000 euros, is the largest scientific prize awarded in Belgium.