Awards + Announcements

Work on HIV’s RNA structure and the compartmentalization of cancer drugs are in the running as part of STAT News’ annual single-elimination March Madness-style research competition

On Thursday, February 11 at 4 pm, join us for a compelling presentation & discussion moderated by Whitehead Institute Member Pulin Li on what Whitehead Fellows Silvia Rouskin and Kipp Weiskopf are learning about SARS-CoV-2 & how their research may aid in the fight against future viruses.

The award recognizes Weinberg’s pioneering achievements in the field of cancer biology.
 

Whitehead Institute director and Member Ruth Lehmann is the 2021 recipient of the Genetics Society of America’s (GSA) Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal for lifetime contributions to the field of genetics. 

Whitehead Institute Director Ruth Lehmann's message to the community regarding the events at the US Capitol on January 6. 

Whitehead Institute Director Ruth Lehmann is the co-recipient of the 2020 Francis Amory Prize, awarded by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in recognition of outstanding achievements in medicine and reproductive physiology.

Founding Member Harvey Lodish has been twice honored by the international science community for his path-breaking scientific accomplishments and intellectual leadership.

Whitehead Institute Member David Sabatini has been awarded the 2020 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science at Northwestern University.