Trudeau Institute

01/16/2026

Strong representation for the Adirondack North Country at Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State. It was encouraging to see leaders from across our region come together to represent the priorities, people, and institutions that make the North Country unique, including science, education, and community-based innovation. At Trudeau Institute, we believe progress happens when voices from rural communities are present, engaged, and part of the conversation.

01/15/2026

Students from Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s CSTEP (Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program) visited Trudeau Institute for our Science Behind the Scenes career exploration tour sponsored by Cloudsplitter Foundation. Students heard from current staff about the different careers in biomedical science, from Principal Investigators to Research Technicians to Laboratory Animal Care Technicians. Students visited Trudeau’s Imaging lab and got a sense of the scientific working environment and how essential support facilities keep our research moving forward. The CSTEP program is a New York State initiative to help economically disadvantaged and underrepresented minority students succeed in STEM, health, and licensed professions by offering tutoring, counseling, workshops, stipends, and career prep.

01/14/2026

Students from Keene Central School's junior seminar class recently visited Trudeau Institute for our first 🧪Science Behind the Scenes career exploration tour.

During their visit, students heard directly from Trudeau staff about the wide range of careers in biomedical science, from Principal Investigators and Research Technicians to Laboratory Animal Care Technicians. They also toured our Imaging Lab and gained insight into the scientific work environment and the essential support systems that keep research moving forward.

Science Behind the Scenes is part of a growing set of educational programs made possible in part through support from the Cloudsplitter Foundation, helping connect students to real-world science right here in the Adirondacks.

01/14/2026

Partnerships and presence matter, progress happens when leaders show up and work together for the North Country.

01/14/2026

Great to see Trudeau Institute President William Reiley at today’s New York State of the State, connecting with leaders who support education, research, and community investment across New York.

Pictured with Robert Rodriguez, President of the DASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, and James McKenna, President of the Henry II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation, partners who help strengthen opportunity and innovation.

01/08/2026

$6.7M in Federal Funding Secured for Trudeau Institute🚨

We’re happy to share that Trudeau Institute will be awarded $6.7 million in federal support to expand our biotechnology research capacity and modernize critical scientific infrastructure.

$2.5M from SSenator Chuck Schumerand U.U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrandill help us upgrade specialized equipment essential to our biomedical mission.
$4.2M from Rep. Elise Stefanik will support process automation, advanced data collection, and systems that accelerate scientific impact.

This investment strengthens our ability to conduct cutting-edge research, foster collaboration with public and private partners, and advance discoveries that serve both the North Country and global public health.

We’re grateful to our federal partners and to the NoNorth Country Chamber of Commercefor their unwavering support of our work. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier future, right here in the Adirondacks.

Chuck Schumer D-NY Kirsten Gillibrand Elise Stefanik Village of Saranac Lake Saranac Lake

01/08/2026

We’re grateful to have worked alongside our regional partners, including the North Country Chamber of Commerce and our federal delegation, to make this long-term priority a reality.

Special thanks to U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Chuck Schumer, Rep. Elise Stefanik, and Chamber President Garry Douglas for championing our mission and investing in science that serves both the North Country and the nation. The future is bright, onward and upward!

Congress is finalizing a total of $6.7 MILLION for Trudeau Institute, a major investment we have worked with Trudeau for three years to secure as a regional priority! In two separate items, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has obtained $4.2 million for bio research and Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have obtained $2.5 million for modernization of equipment.

"Trudeau is a uniquely important asset for the North Country and the nation," says Chamber President Garry Douglas. "Securing fresh federal investment in its research endeavors has been a top aim of ours in Congress, working actively with the Congresswoman and Senators including a number of meetings here and in Washington. We thank our Washington partners for this major advance and congratulate all at Trudeau Institute! Onward and upward!"

01/08/2026

We extend our gratitude to Congresswoman Stefanik for her partnership and leadership in helping secure federal funding through the Community Project Funding initiative. This support is vital to advancing Trudeau Institute’s mission as we continue our commitment to innovative, modern research dedicated to lifesaving scientific discovery. We are thankful to Congresswoman Stefanik and her staff for their unwavering advocacy on our behalf. This funding will have a lasting impact on the Adirondacks, strengthening the communities where we live and work.

12/18/2025

Congratulations to our colleagues at The Jackson Laboratory on receiving a major ARPA-H award to advance next-generation cell-based disease models. It’s exciting to see this level of federal support for work that can shorten the path from discovery to treatment. We are proud to be partners with JAX and look forward to seeing the impact of this research. More information at

New CARDIOVERSE project combines AI, stem cells, and genetic variation to predict drug safety before human trials.

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Ryan D**g, Colgate University Class of 2027, on completion of the Trudeau Institute Biomedical Research Scholars Program Fall 2025 semester! Ryan made considerable progress this semester studying how adjuvants can enhance immunity to influenza A vaccines and his seminar today showcased his dedication, growth and passion for research!
The Biomedical Research Scholars Program is credit-earning experience where students are immersed in a research project in infectious disease immunology under the direction of Dr. Deb Brown. For more information go to https://www.trudeauinstitute.org/brsp

12/03/2025

Trudeau Institute is expanding STEM programming for local students thanks to a generous grant from the Cloudsplitter Foundation. This support enables new hands-on learning opportunities in biomedical research and strengthens our mission of advancing science education in our region. We look forward to welcoming more students into the lab and continuing to invest in the next generation of scientists in the North Country and beyond.

SARANAC LAKE | Thanks to funding through the Cloudsplitter Foundation, the Trudeau Institute is now expanding opportunities for science-based learning to high school students throughout the North Country.

12/02/2025

On Tuesday, December 2, people like you will show again what can be accomplished, when caring people come together to give, help and take action! Trudeau Institute is committed to safeguarding global health. We work diligently on most current health risks like antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases that cause so much harm in our world. Consider supporting Trudeau Institute and our researchers on December 2 with a donation of any size to show that you care too at https://www.trudeauinstitute.org/support-us