Scientist Who Was Offline ‘Living His Best Life’ Stunned by Nobel Prize Win
WIRED highlights the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Fred Ramsdell, Mary Brunkow, and Shimon Sakaguchi for discoveries in immune tolerance—research originally guided by former PNRI scientist Dr. David Galas.
Seattle research institute puts longtime headquarters on the market
Puget Sound Business Journal reports on PNRI’s decision to list our longtime Seattle headquarters for $9.5 million while exploring future space options.
A Summer of Discovery: PNRI’s 2025 SURI Interns Take the Stage
Science in Seattle: PNRI’s 2025 SURI interns take the stage—eight projects, new skills, and big discoveries.
PNRI Announces Leadership Transition and Welcomes New COO
Science in Seattle spotlights PNRI’s leadership transition—celebrating CEO Jack Faris, PhD’s service and welcoming Mark Rieder, PhD as our new COO.
Seattle Times Op-Ed: Federal research funding cuts interrupt vital, lifesaving work
The Seattle Times published an op-ed by PNRI CEO, Jack Faris, PhD, and Interim Chief Scientific Officer & Senior Investigator, Aimée Dudley, PhD, highlighting the real-world consequences of when federal research funding is disrupted—not just for scientists, but for the millions of people waiting for a diagnosis, treatment, or cure.
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PNRI Welcomes Six New Trustees to Its Board
Science in Seattle spotlights PNRI’s six new trustees—leaders in science, business, finance, governance, and patient advocacy.
‘Immortal’ creatures may reveal clues to contagious cancers
Dr. Michael Metzger weighs in on recent research into transmissible cancer in hydras, connecting it to his lab’s work on contagious cancers in shellfish. He shares insights on how these findings contribute to understanding cancer’s evolution across species.
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The Next Generation of Brilliant Scientists: Summer Undergraduate Research Interns at PNRI
Science in Seattle spotlights PNRI’s largest SURI class yet—ten undergrads diving into real lab research with PI mentors.
Introducing “PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery” – A New PNRI Podcast
Science in Seattle spotlights PNRI’s podcast launch: Jack and Anna Faris dive into the people and surprises behind genetics research.
PNRI’s Inaugural Rare Disease Hackathon: Uniting Experts to Solve Genetic Mysteries
Science in Seattle recaps PNRI’s first Rare Disease Hackathon—an international sprint to find disease-causing variants for undiagnosed families.