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.

🚨 Attention Research Trainees! 🚨The 4th Annual Wistar Trainee Symposium is almost here—don’t miss your chance to be part...
12/05/2025

🚨 Attention Research Trainees! 🚨

The 4th Annual Wistar Trainee Symposium is almost here—don’t miss your chance to be part of Philadelphia’s premier trainee conference!
đź“… Friday, February 27, 2026

This day-long event is designed for postdoctoral and predoctoral trainees to:

âś… Sharpen your presentation skills in a conference-style setting
âś… Network with leading researchers and peers
âś… Explore strategies to advance your research and career

🎟 Registration is FREE—secure your spot today!
👉 Visit https://bit.ly/4pXC7bX

Did you know?The Wistar Institute Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center is one of only seven NCI-designated Basic Labora...
12/04/2025

Did you know?

The Wistar Institute Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center is one of only seven NCI-designated Basic Laboratory Cancer Centers in the U.S.—Centers dedicated to fundamental preclinical research and collaboration to advance research discoveries into better cancer treatments.

Wistar made history in 1972 as the nation’s first NCI-designated Basic Cancer Center and has proudly maintained this distinction for over 50 years, meeting the highest standards for innovative research in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.

Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/4kjqJF0

Exciting news from Wistar!We’re thrilled to welcome Vincent Wu, Ph.D., as the newest Caspar Wistar Fellow in our Vaccine...
12/03/2025

Exciting news from Wistar!

We’re thrilled to welcome Vincent Wu, Ph.D., as the newest Caspar Wistar Fellow in our Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center.

Dr. Wu brings deep expertise in immunology and computational biology, focusing on how immune responses can be harnessed to develop next-generation immunotherapies. His innovative approach will strengthen Wistar’s mission to accelerate discoveries that improve global health.

The Caspar Wistar Fellowship is designed to empower early-career scientists with the resources and mentorship to pursue bold, independent research—and Dr. Wu’s work exemplifies that vision.

Learn more about this exciting addition: https://bit.ly/4pDCzeY

We’re proud to inspire the next generation of scientists by participating in Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylv...
12/02/2025

We’re proud to inspire the next generation of scientists by participating in Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s JA Inspire STEM series, a three-day event introducing 8th–12th grade students from the Philadelphia School District to the exciting world of STEM careers—including biomedical research.

Our amazing volunteers guided students through hands-on experiments designed to spark curiosity and fuel their passion for life sciences. 🌟

Want to learn more about the many ways that Wistar helps inspire the next generation of researchers? 👉 https://bit.ly/44Q3U5d

Wistar’s HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center is a premier, state-of-the-art, collaborative hub dedicated to accelerating ...
12/01/2025

Wistar’s HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center is a premier, state-of-the-art, collaborative hub dedicated to accelerating cures and breakthroughs to tackle HIV and other viral diseases.

Our researchers are committed to:

• Advancing next-generation preventive vaccines and broadly neutralizing antibody platforms.
• Driving cure-directed strategies to test and refine new and emerging approaches.
• Partnering with global collaborators to ensure discoveries translate rapidly to populations with the greatest need.

This World AIDS Day, we join the global community in the call to action:“Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.”
Learn more here: https://www.wistar.org/hiv-cure-and-viral-diseases-center/

A happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Wistar!This composite image features leaf-like shapes that are prostate cancer...
11/27/2025

A happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Wistar!

This composite image features leaf-like shapes that are prostate cancer cells captured through Wistar's confocal microscope; in the background is a 3-D collagen matrix captured through a two-photon microscope. This artistic rendering was created by James Hayden, managing director of Wistar’s Imaging Facility.

Learn more about James and his path to Wistar: https://bit.ly/4pwyHMX

Big congratulations to Wistar’s Dr. Joseph Salvino, recipient of the 2025 PDDI Drug Discovery Award! 🎉Join us on Decembe...
11/26/2025

Big congratulations to Wistar’s Dr. Joseph Salvino, recipient of the 2025 PDDI Drug Discovery Award! 🎉

Join us on December 4 at 11 a.m. at the PA Biotech Center in Doylestown, PA, where Dr. Salvino will be honored and deliver an insightful lecture: “Developing Wild-Type IDH1 Inhibitors to Treat Pancreatic Cancer.”

As a leading medicinal chemist and professor in Wistar’s Molecular & Cellular Oncogenesis Program, Dr. Salvino’s groundbreaking work focuses on discovering novel small molecule lead compounds—paving the way for future cancer therapies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a pioneer in drug discovery!

Learn more about Dr. Salvino's work: https://bit.ly/3XNObQG

The Wistar Institute was proud to be part of Advanced Therapies USA 2025!Dr. David Zuzga, Associate Dean of Biomedical S...
11/26/2025

The Wistar Institute was proud to be part of Advanced Therapies USA 2025!

Dr. David Zuzga, Associate Dean of Biomedical Studies, shared his expertise with two impactful sessions:

✅ Talk: “Workforce Development for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs)”
✅ Roundtable: “Future-Proofing Talent Acquisition: Workforce Training Strategies for Cell & Gene Therapy”

The event, held November 18–19 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, brought together leaders shaping the future of advanced therapies and workforce development.

We're thrilled to be part of a community helping build talent for tomorrow’s breakthroughs!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center has received a $600,000 grant f...
11/25/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center has received a $600,000 grant from the William Penn Foundation!

This incredible support will strengthen our Biomedical Technician Training (BTT) Pre-apprenticeship Program—a paid, hands-on laboratory training initiative designed for Community College students and adults seeking new career paths.

Through classroom learning and real-world lab experience, the BTT Program opens doors to sustainable careers in the biomedical sciences, helping Philadelphians build brighter futures.

A huge thank you to the William Penn Foundation for investing in programs that create opportunity and drive innovation in our community!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XzEqpv

Wistar was honored to join FIGHT’s 35th Anniversary Gala, a powerful evening dedicated to advancing health equity and HI...
11/24/2025

Wistar was honored to join FIGHT’s 35th Anniversary Gala, a powerful evening dedicated to advancing health equity and HIV research.

Senator Sharif Street (center) connected with Michael Crisculo, Wistar’s VP of Development (left), and Dr. Luis Montaner, director of Wistar’s HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center (right), during an evening filled with inspiration and community spirit.

The event featured inspiring remarks from State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (PA-181) and a tribute to Dr. Jay Kostman, FIGHT’s Chief Medical Officer, as he retires from seeing patients at the John Bell Health Center.

Together, we continue to work toward a future free of HIV and viral diseases.

11/21/2025

November’s PDDF brought together brilliant minds, bold ideas, and game-changing science. Huge thanks to Dr. Nicholas Siliciano, CEO of Vittoria Biotherapeutics, and Dr. Joseph Rucker, VP of R&D at Integral Molecular, for sharing cutting-edge discoveries and business insights that sparked incredible conversations.

This bi-monthly forum is where innovation meets collaboration—connecting academic and industry leaders to accelerate drug discovery and development across the Philadelphia region.

🚀 Next up: January 21, 2026 at 4 p.m. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it!

Did you know?In 1972, Wistar’s Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center became the first NCI-designated Basic Cancer Center...
11/20/2025

Did you know?

In 1972, Wistar’s Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center became the first NCI-designated Basic Cancer Center in the U.S. For more than five decades, our scientists have focused on the foundational research that sparks tomorrow’s cancer breakthroughs. Today, we’re proud to be one of only seven centers with this designation.

On Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, we spotlight the work of our President & CEO, Dr. Dario Altieri, founder of the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance—a volunteer-driven advocacy group supporting research efforts—and Dr. Joe Salvino, who is pushing boundaries to uncover new treatments for pancreatic cancer, such as targeting a key metabolic enzyme that could stop tumor growth.

We stand with research organizations worldwide driving scientific discoveries forward to become future life-saving therapies for millions. đź’ś

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