Despite a challenging year for research funding, PNRI scientists moved discovery forward with 21 studies in the past year, shedding light on genetic disorders, cancer biology, and hidden patterns in the human genome – breakthroughs that demonstrate the impact of continued investment in biomedical research.
From cancer in clams to rare disease genomics, PNRI’s 2025 SURI interns spent the summer tackling big questions through hands-on research.
PNRI’s FY24 Annual Report is here! See how we’re advancing genetic research, expanding programs, and shaping the future of human health.
Federal funding cuts disrupt research critical to medical advancements, impacting those needing diagnoses, treatments, and cures. Read PNRI’s op-ed in The Seattle Times to learn more.
Federal funding disruptions have stalled research, delaying critical discoveries. PNRI’s leaders share why stable support matters and how we can protect scientific progress. Read our special message.
From uncovering genetic mysteries to inspiring the next generation, PNRI’s 2024 was a year of breakthroughs, collaboration, and discovery. Read the highlights!
The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) is integral in PNRI, where scientists value mentoring the next generation. This summer we proudly hosted ten exceptional interns with diverse interests and career goals as they got hands-on training in our laboratories.
Join us for an engaging Q&A with PNRI’s Dr. Rick McLaughlin as he explores the mysteries of our DNA, focusing on the 98% once considered “junk.” Discover how his groundbreaking research on transposable elements is transforming our understanding of genetics and its impact on diseases like lupus and cancer. Learn about his journey, the exciting…
PNRI Science: Mystery & Discovery goes beyond the jargon to explore the passion and people at the forefront of genetic research. Our host, Jack Faris, PNRI CEO, interviews PNRI’s brilliant scientists to share what excites them about genetic research, what inspired them to become scientists, and those myths about science they would love to bust.…
For three dynamic days, participants immersed themselves in solving genetic mysteries in PNRI’s first-ever Rare Disease Hackathon. Read on to learn about their mission to uncover disease-causing genetic variants in unresolved rare disease families.