Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

01/29/2026

Early-career researchers thrive at CSHL!

From the Janowitz lab, Sam Kleeman, a clinical fellow, has been selected as a 2026 Emerging-Generation Award recipient from the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). This award recognizes post-MD, pre-faculty physician-scientists who are engaged in immersive research. The award provides Kleeman with entry into the ASCI network, which will provide peer support and inspiration to stay the course into a physician-scientist faculty appointment.

Also from the Janowitz lab, Alice Wang, a Stony Brook University M.D.-Ph.D. student-in-residence, has received a Predoctoral Fellowship award from the PhRMA Foundation. Predoctoral fellowships provide recipients with $30,000 per year for 12, 18 or 24 months. Selection for the Fellowship is both a recognition of past academic achievements and a recognition in Wang's potential to make a positive impact on the future of health research.

Here's to educating and empowering our scientific pioneers! https://www.cshl.edu/janowitz-lab-members-recognized-for-early-career-research/

Sam Kleeman and Alice Wang, members of the Janowitz lab at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), have both been recognized for excellence in early-career research. Kleeman, a clinical fellow, has won a 2026 Emerging-Generation Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). Wang,....

01/29/2026

On Tuesday evening, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting, bringing together members of our Association, leadership, and community supporters for an evening centered on the power of partnership and translational science.

In a subtle but powerful visual moment, Drs. Tobias Janowitz and Lloyd Trotman took the stage in lab coats that reflected their distinct perspectives; Lloyd in a blue wet-lab coat and Tobias in a crisp white coat shaped by his clinical training. As they traced the journey from lab discovery to patient care, they illustrated how fundamental research, largely supported by private philanthropy and the intentional fundraising efforts of our dedicated boards and association, shapes new therapeutic approaches and clinical trials. Together, our scientists and supporters drive real-world impact.

We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, our current and former Association Presidents, Terri Keogh and Mark Hammer, and welcome our new Association members. Science makes life better, and the support of our dedicated community helps accelerate this progress.

01/28/2026

New trustees, big impact! Please join us in welcoming Jack Abraham and Terri Keogh to the CSHL Board of Trustees.

Abraham, founder, CEO, and managing partner of Atomic, has a long history of helping companies reach their fullest potential. As an angel investor, he helped many companies become household names, like Pinterest, Postmates, and Uber.

Keogh, President and CEO of commercial real estate firm Castro Properties, brings expertise from many areas as a member of the New York State Bar, as well as a licensed real estate broker in Florida and New York. She will be serving as the CSHL Association Board President, replacing Mark Hamer, who will maintain a seat on the CSHL Board of Trustees.

Both Abraham's and Keogh's practiced leadership and professional insights are sure to be invaluable to the board and the entire CSHL community.

01/28/2026

This Saturday, the Christina Renna Foundation Inc., longtime supporters of the Laboratory, brings the community together for the 19th annual Angels Wish Gala in support of pediatric cancer research. The evening celebrates the power of philanthropy to sustain bold, curiosity-driven science and to bring hope to families when they need it most. We are proud to support this mission and the researchers working toward a future where no child has to hear the word cancer.

01/27/2026

He started his career with the U.S. Army Medical Corps. His pioneering work at CSHL, Cambridge, Harvard, & Johns Hopkins to harness the power of the immune system to fight cancer helped link the innate and adaptive immune systems. Now, he’s been elected to the
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy Class of 2026. Join us in congratulating Prof. Douglas Fearon!

01/27/2026

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01/26/2026

! Curiosity, discovery, and innovation are not possible without safety, security, and stability. Our Facilities team was working tirelessly all weekend to ensure the CSHL community has all three. With over 10 inches of snow, we are grateful for the Facilities team's commitment and ability to keeping our campus running.

01/24/2026

At Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, we celebrate every day!

Our Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is dedicated to advancing genetics education for students in grades 5 through 12. With locations and licensed centers in Cold Spring Harbor, Brooklyn, South Carolina, China, and more, the DNALC is making science more accessible and more exciting for precollege students in New York and beyond!

Learn more about the DNA Learning Center and register your student for one of our public learning sessions at the link here: https://dnalc.cshl.edu/!

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01/22/2026

Please join us in congratulating CSHL Associate Professor Michael Lukey on receiving the 2025 James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Faculty Award! This award is presented to an Assistant or Associate Professor at CSHL who has made a significant research contribution. Read more about his innovative research that is reshaping scientists’ understanding of cancer metabolism here: https://www.cshl.edu/lukey-receives-2025-stone-faculty-award/

01/16/2026

Thank you to Will Sheeline and L.I. Herald for spotlighting groundbreaking research at CSHL.

The cover story highlights Corina Amor Vegas, Associate Professor, and her lab, whose discovery lays the groundwork for new drugs to treat age-related conditions like leaky gut syndrome and improve overall gut health.

Read the article to learn more. We’re grateful for the thoughtful coverage that brings important science to a broader audience. https://www.liherald.com/stories/discovery-at-cold-spring-harbor-laboratory-could-help-fight-dementia,219707

01/15/2026

What does your immune system and a CAPTCHA test have in common? According to CSHL Assistant Professor Hannah Meyer, they actually share the same function. Follow the link here for the full scope on how your immune system runs its own CAPTCHA test! https://www.cshl.edu/videos/how-your-thymus-puts-the-i-in-immunity/

01/14/2026

Great science is forged by years of continuous collaboration and learning. The annual CSHL In-House Symposium is just one example of where CSHL researchers come together to share their ideas and forge that great science. With over 20 speakers, a poster session, and multiple opportunities for networking across two days, our scientific community grows even stronger.