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What’s next for GLPs? Salk scientists are shaping the future of weight-loss medicine
Salk researchers are breaking metabolism down piece by piece. Their recent discoveries could help reduce the side effects of GLP-1 drugs and inspire the next generation of weight management therapies.
Science comes alive for high schoolers and educators at Salk
Salk’s annual High School Science Day had the highest participation in the event’s history, as 205 excited students were welcomed onto campus. Teachers also had a day of their own at the Ellen Potter Teacher Symposium, learning side-by-side with world-renowned scientists.
Nicola Allen: Neuroscience has a new star
As her recent promotion and awards reflect, Allen has led a paradigm shift in neuroscience by turning the field's spotlight onto astrocytes. These specialized brain cells could be the missing piece to understanding Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases.
Michelle Chamberlain: Bringing together communities old and new
Chamberlain, whose lifelong commitment to others has shaped her journey to Salk, now serves as Salk’s vice president of External Relations, leading fundraising, communications, community engagement, foundation relations, and stewardship efforts.
Joseph Swift: Saving potatoes, one road trip at a time
Swift, a plant biologist and startup co-founder, had an adventurous upbringing in Australia filled with natural beauty. Today, he uses plant genomics to tackle urgent questions in sustainability and agriculture.
Building connections in cells, soils, and labs
Assistant Professors Lena Mueller and Aga Kendrick joined the Salk Institute in January 2024 and November 2023. Less than two years later, their new labs are already celebrating their first published studies.
Empowering future scientists and advancing healthy aging research
The Prebys Foundation empowers future scientists, while La Mer supports a fellowship advancing healthy aging research.
Community building with creativity and connections across Salk
In April, Salk’s Engagement & Wellbeing Week brought employees and trainees together for activities ranging from coffee hours to a paper airplane competition.
Discoveries
Spotlight
Featured Stories
What’s next for GLPs? Salk scientists are shaping the future of weight-loss medicineSalk researchers are breaking metabolism down piece by piece. Their recent discoveries could help reduce the side effects of GLP-1 drugs and inspire the next generation of weight management therapies.
Science comes alive for high schoolers and educators at SalkSalk’s annual High School Science Day had the highest participation in the event’s history, as 205 excited students were welcomed onto campus. Teachers also had a day of their own at the Ellen Potter Teacher Symposium, learning side-by-side with world-renowned scientists.
Nicola Allen: Neuroscience has a new starAs her recent promotion and awards reflect, Allen has led a paradigm shift in neuroscience by turning the field's spotlight onto astrocytes. These specialized brain cells could be the missing piece to understanding Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases.
Michelle Chamberlain: Bringing together communities old and newChamberlain, whose lifelong commitment to others has shaped her journey to Salk, now serves as Salk’s vice president of External Relations, leading fundraising, communications, community engagement, foundation relations, and stewardship efforts.
Joseph Swift: Saving potatoes, one road trip at a timeSwift, a plant biologist and startup co-founder, had an adventurous upbringing in Australia filled with natural beauty. Today, he uses plant genomics to tackle urgent questions in sustainability and agriculture.
