Eric Topol and Lee Hood — Two Scientific Luminaries on Longevity and Prevention
Discussing Super Agers, Drs. Eric Topol and Lee Hood connected breakthroughs in genomics, AI, and lifestyle science to the pursuit of longer, healthier lives.
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The Science Behind the Nobel Prize
The pioneering work of Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell began with a mysterious mutant mouse known as “scurfy,” leading them to identify the FOXP3 gene and unlock how regulatory T cells prevent autoimmune disease — discoveries that now point to new treatments in cancer and autoimmunity.
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ISB’s Dr. Mary Brunkow Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The prize recognizes foundational discoveries about regulatory T cells and the FOXP3 gene that redefined immune tolerance and opened avenues to treat autoimmune disease, enable transplantation, and advance immuno-oncology. ISB celebrates Dr. Brunkow’s leadership and collaborative science.
Dr. Lee Hood Receives Inaugural Michael Sela Prize from Weizmann Institute of Science
ISB Co-founder Dr. Leroy (Lee) Hood has been named one of the inaugural recipients of the Michael Sela Prize in Biomedical Sciences, awarded by the Weizmann Institute of Science. Hood shares the honor with Dr. Francis S. Collins and Dr. Eric S. Lander for pioneering work that has reshaped modern medicine and advanced human health.
New Tool Unlocks Biomedical Discovery with Launch of Biomedical Data Translator
The Biomedical Data Translator is now publicly available, offering a powerful open-source platform that integrates diverse biomedical datasets. Designed to accelerate discovery and patient care, Translator helps users explore complex data and uncover actionable insights with ease.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Valerie Logan Hood
ISB is deeply saddened to share the passing of Valerie Logan Hood, beloved wife of ISB Co-founder and Professor Dr. Lee Hood. Her lifelong dedication to K-12 education helped create and shape ISB’s programs, and her influence will be felt for generations to come.
Timing is Everything: ISB Study Finds Link Between Bowel Movement Frequency and Overall Health
Everybody poops, but not every day. An ISB-led research team examined the clinical, lifestyle, and multi-omic data of more than 1,400 healthy adults. How often people poop, they found, can have a large influence on one’s physiology and health.
Autoimmune Disease and Pregnancy: ISB Study Challenges Prevailing Wisdom, Unveils Nuances
An ISB-led study showed nuanced pregnancy outcomes for pregnant individuals with autoimmune disease. The findings reinforce that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and provides important new avenues for further investigation.