The Wistar Institute

The Wistar Institute Founded in 1892, The Wistar Institute is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute wit

Founded as the first institution of its kind devoted to medical research and training in the United States, The Wistar Institute has evolved from its beginnings as an anatomical teaching museum to its present-day status as an international leader in basic biomedical research.

Wistar’s apprenticeship programs offer a fast track to life-sustaining careers in the region’s biomedical and life scien...
04/27/2026

Wistar’s apprenticeship programs offer a fast track to life-sustaining careers in the region’s biomedical and life science industries—connecting students and working adults to hands-on training that prepares them for in-demand roles.

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re proud to be part of a nationwide network helping people launch—and grow—careers that strengthen our workforce and our community.

Learn more about Wistar apprenticeships: https://bit.ly/4edfxJB

04/27/2026

Research careers aren’t built overnight—they’re shaped by mentorship, perseverance, and learning to move forward after setbacks. In today’s Between Two Microscopes episode, Dr. Maureen Murphy and Dr. Chengyu Liang discuss what trainees need to thrive.

Wistar’s Dean of Biomedical Studies, Dr. Kristy Shuda McGuire, and Director of Scientific Funding, Brenna McBride, joine...
04/24/2026

Wistar’s Dean of Biomedical Studies, Dr. Kristy Shuda McGuire, and Director of Scientific Funding, Brenna McBride, joined Linna Zhu, a Penn undergraduate in Dr. Nan Zhang’s lab and participant in our Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, and Dominique Hinson, a graduate of the Biomedical Technician Training Program for Adults Living and Learning in Philadelphia, at the Life Science Cares Impact Reception.

Linna and Dominique are prime examples of the amazing individuals served through Wistar’s education and training programs—made possible with support from organizations like Life Science Cares Philadelphia.

Together, we’re building the workforce of the future!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/427A8Yh

Wistar was proud to take part in this year's William Penn Award Gala and celebrate the region’s leaders who make Greater...
04/24/2026

Wistar was proud to take part in this year's William Penn Award Gala and celebrate the region’s leaders who make Greater Philadelphia such a vibrant place to do business. Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Jami McKeon, Chair of Morgan Lewis, for her exceptional vision and commitment to advancing the region's business community.

Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia for building such a great place to live, work and play!

Congratulations to Wistar friend and alum Paul Offit, MD, on receiving the Philadelphia Citizen of the Year award! Dr. O...
04/23/2026

Congratulations to Wistar friend and alum Paul Offit, MD, on receiving the Philadelphia Citizen of the Year award! Dr. Offit’s work both at Wistar and at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been instrumental in improving the health of millions of children worldwide.

This well‑deserved recognition reflects Dr. Offit’s decades‑long commitment to advancing public health, scientific integrity, and evidence‑based medicine.

As we celebrate Earth Day, we remember that all life has its roots in the same biochemical fundamentals. From miniscule ...
04/22/2026

As we celebrate Earth Day, we remember that all life has its roots in the same biochemical fundamentals. From miniscule single-celled bacteria to the world’s largest megafauna, the machinery of life remains, in the grand scheme, largely the same.

We at Wistar wish you, the plants, the animals, and even the bacteria, a Happy Earth Day.

Join us on May 20 for the next Philadelphia Drug Discovery Forum at The Wistar Institute. From cutting-edge science to r...
04/21/2026

Join us on May 20 for the next Philadelphia Drug Discovery Forum at The Wistar Institute.

From cutting-edge science to real-world impact, this free event brings together researchers, students, and biopharma leaders to explore what’s next in drug discovery. Don’t miss the chance to connect with innovators across academia and industry.

🎤 Featured speakers: Allen Reitz, Ph.D., Fox Chase Therapeutic Discovery, Inc, and Gregory Bowman, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
📅 May 20, 2026
🕞 Doors open: 3:30 p.m.
🕓 Program begins: 4:00 p.m.
🥂 Networking reception: 5:00 p.m.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4tqXK6w

04/20/2026

Human biology is full of complex puzzles—and gene regulation is one of the biggest.

In this week’s episode of Between Two Microscopes, Drs. Bin Tian and Jozef Madzo break down how gene regulation works and why RNA is essential to gene expression.

Summer is almost here—and that means the Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center is gearing up to welcome s...
04/16/2026

Summer is almost here—and that means the Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center is gearing up to welcome students from high school through adult learners, all eager to jump‑start careers in the life sciences.

Whether it’s the 4‑week High School Fellowship in Biomedical Research, the NIIMBL eXperience , our Life Science Innovation course, or the award winning Biomedical Technician Training Program, Wistar has long been a leader in hands‑on education that builds strong pathways into the life sciences workforce.

Learn how Wistar is helping shape the next generation of scientists:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4dOXVnh

Wistar has received a prestigious, early‑career NIH Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) to support Dr. Alex ...
04/15/2026

Wistar has received a prestigious, early‑career NIH Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) to support Dr. Alex Price’s research!

This five‑year, $2.53 million award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences fuels Dr. Price’s research into how immune cells distinguish “self” from “non‑self”—a fundamental process that allows the body to fight viral infections without attacking healthy cells. His work explores how RNA structure, RNA‑binding proteins, and chemical modifications to RNA together guide accurate immune sensing.

Congratulations to Dr. Price on this significant milestone and to our community advancing foundational discoveries in immunology.

https://bit.ly/4em3eKU

Curious what happens behind the scenes at The Wistar Institute?Take a virtual tour of our labs and see where discovery h...
04/14/2026

Curious what happens behind the scenes at The Wistar Institute?

Take a virtual tour of our labs and see where discovery happens. Click, drag, and zoom to explore our research spaces and learn about the cutting‑edge tools scientists use every day. No lab coat required!

👉 https://bit.ly/41A3L4x

04/13/2026

⚡Energy fuels discovery. In this week’s Between Two Microscopes, Drs. Katherine Aird and Amelia Escolano share how building an engaged, energized lab environment sparks ideas, collaboration, and breakthrough science.

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