Message from Horst Simon Dear Colleagues: As 2020 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a roller coaster year. Despite the challenges we faced this year, we have accomplished much. We are actively participating in research that addresses the pandemic. Our recent research successes are too numerous to name, but many have been […]
Research News: October 8, 2020
Dear Colleagues, Congratulations to our R&D 100 winners and finalists! I am thrilled that we are getting external recognition of the great work that we do every day, and despite challenging circumstances. And congratulations to Jennifer Doudna, a faculty scientist at the Lab, who is co-winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry! Jennifer’s Nobel […]
Research News: August 31, 2020
Dear Colleagues, Many of you may have read the message from Mike Witherell about my plan to step down from my role as Deputy Lab Director for Research and Chief Research Officer in 2021. I have been in this role for more than ten years, and before that, I was the Associate Lab Director for Computing […]
Research News: July 31, 2020
Dear Colleagues, I hope you are well during these trying times. I know that all of you are facing challenges personally and professionally thrust upon you by unprecedented events, yet you are stepping up to the challenge, doing what is right by your work, your colleagues, and the community. I am happy to see your […]
Research News: February 20, 2020
Dear Colleagues, I want to extend my sincere thanks for your fast and careful work last month to complete a comprehensive chemical inventory of the Lab. Of the 70,000 items inventoried, we identified approximately 3,500 items for disposal. Among them were two vials of chemicals that, due to their ages, were a safety concern. I […]
Research News: November 21, 2019
Welcome to the first issue of Research News, an occasional update for the Lab’s research community. Research News is designed to provide insights and tools to make you more effective as you manage your research and your research career. I know you’re busy doing science and the myriad activities required to support your research, so […]
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