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CSHL’s 2026 Golf Tournament raises more than $650,000

Communications Department — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:48:06 +0000

��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) proudly welcomed more than 280 golfers to its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Piping Rock Country Club and The Creek Club. Thanks to a sold-out, double-course tournament, along with spirited participation in the day’s raffles and live auction, the event raised more than $650,000 in...

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Aspiring physician-scientist to investigate glioblastoma

Communications Department — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:44 +0000

In a statement, Northwell Health announced that Ethan Ertel, an M.D./Ph.D. student from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, will join ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) and Northwell teams researching glioblastoma. Ertel will contribute to collaborative laboratory research overseen by CSHL Professor Alea Mills and Northwell’s John Boockvar. The graduate student...

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President’s message: Progress and opportunity for science and medicine

Communications Department — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:32 +0000

his is an extraordinary moment in time for the biomedical sciences. Seven decades ago, the discovery of the structure of DNA sparked a revolution in understanding life. In the decades since, the knowledge of fundamental biology we have accumulated has led to innovative treatments for many difficult-to-treat diseases, and many more are now within reach....

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Stephen Della Pietra joins CSHL Board of Trustees

Communications Department — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:29 +0000

The ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) Board of Trustees has elected Stephen Della Pietra, Ph.D., to the private not-for-profit institution’s governing body. Della Pietra is Head of Research for investment management firm Renaissance Technologies and co-founder of the Della Pietra Lecture Series at Stony Brook University. “I am pleased to welcome Stephen Della Pietra to...

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Meet the School of Biological Sciences Class of 2026

Communications Department — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:54 +0000

The ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) School of Biological Sciences (SBS) takes an innovative approach to advanced science education. Graduates of the doctoral program go on to pursue a wide range of careers across academia and industry. On May 3, the SBS awarded six graduates Ph.D. degrees. Here, the class of 2026 reflects on their...

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SBS awards honorary degree to James H. Eberwine

Communications Department — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:26 +0000

The ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) School of Biological Sciences has awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree to molecular neuroscientist James H. Eberwine, Ph.D. Eberwine is a professor of systems pharmacology and translational therapeutics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also serves as co-director of the Penn Program in Single Cell Biology and...

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CSHL celebrates School of Biological Sciences Class of 2026

Communications Department — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30:15 +0000

On May 3, the ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) School of Biological Sciences (SBS) held its 23rd commencement ceremony. The SBS conferred Doctor of Philosophy degrees on six graduates and awarded James H. Eberwine, Ph.D., an honorary Doctor of Science degree. Always a cause for celebration, the 2026 ceremony was punctuated by recent news that...

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Graduate School earns national recognition

Communications Department — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:43:43 +0000

In U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 rankings of Best Grad Schools, ��ϳԹ��Դ’s School of Biological Sciences ranked as the number one graduate school program for Biological Sciences in New York and was ranked sixth in the nation. The distinction highlights the program’s strength in biological research training. Its emphasis on principles...

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In remembrance of Professor Greg Hannon

Communications Department — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:42 +0000

It is with deep sadness we share news of the passing of our friend and former colleague Greg Hannon. A renowned molecular cancer biologist, Greg had an impact and influence on the scientific community that cannot be overstated. As his colleagues at Cancer Research UK Cambridge (CRUK) Institute stated, he “was a singular force of...

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CSHL launches DNA Subway 2.0

Communications Department — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:26 +0000

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) at ��ϳԹ��Դ has released DNA Subway 2.0, a comprehensive update to its globally recognized genomics education platform. DNA Subway 2.0 is the first bioinformatics toolkit engineered specifically for mobile interfaces, allowing students, educators, and researchers to analyze DNA sequences directly on smartphones and tablets. Bioinformatics—the data science...

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Jack Abraham & Terri Keogh join CSHL Board of Trustees

Communications Department — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:48:21 +0000

The ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) Board of Trustees has elected Jack Abraham to the private not-for-profit institution’s governing body. Abraham is the founder, CEO, and managing partner of Atomic, the venture studio behind Hims & Hers, Exowatt, and other successful companies. “It’s a privilege to welcome Jack Abraham to the CSHL Board of Trustees,”...

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2025 Double Helix Medals dinner raises over $7 million

Communications Department — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:32:03 +0000

��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) returned to New York City’s American Museum of Natural History on November 19, 2025, for the 20th annual Double Helix Medals dinner. CBS journalist Lesley Stahl emceed the event, which raised over $7 million for CSHL’s biological research and education programs. This year’s gala honored tennis legends-turned-cancer advocates Chris Evert...

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In remembrance of Dr. James D. Watson

Communications Department — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:28:48 +0000

Jim Watson made many contributions to science, education, public service, and especially ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL). As a scientist, his and Francis Crick’s determination of the structure of DNA, based on data from Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins and their colleagues at King’s College London, was a pivotal moment in the life sciences. Watson, along...

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Catalyst: From lost scientist to science advocate

Communications Department — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:30:15 +0000

From lost scientist to science advocate ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) has been part of Kristin Olson Smith’s story since she and her family moved to Banbury Lane in 1990. She remembers her introduction to the Laboratory well, as it came on her first day of high school—or, to be exact, the night afterward. “My...

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Inspiring breast cancer breakthroughs

Communications Department — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:30:23 +0000

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, second only to skin cancer. Thanks to decades of fundamental research, it’s also one of the most curable. However, challenges remain, especially when confronting aggressive varieties like triple-negative breast cancer. ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) has a rich history of...

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Can you ace this SMA quiz?

Communications Department — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:30:37 +0000

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Mind-blowing neuroscience research

Communications Department — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:30:19 +0000

The brain is the most complex and powerful part of the human body. When things are working as they should, we don’t notice at all. However, any number of conditions can disrupt healthy brain function. ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL) neuroscientists focus on understanding how neural connections in the brain translate into behavior. Their research...

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CSHL Golf Tournament again raises nearly $700,000

Communications Department — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:30:52 +0000

Drive: Our advancement depends on it. It’s an intangible but readily recognizable force that fuels all human progress. Whether the journey takes us through corporate boardrooms, fundamental biology labs, or both, it doesn’t begin in the first place without the drive of dedicated individuals. That drive—and many others—was on full display this month at Cold...

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President’s essay: We are science, and science is crucial

Communications Department — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:53:01 +0000

At ��ϳԹ��Դ (CSHL), we deeply value our uniquely vibrant campus and culture. But we thrive because we are intensely engaged with the broad community of scientists across the United States and the world. By collaborating, educating, and sharing knowledge, we amplify our impact, enabling groundbreaking discovery at CSHL and beyond. This is...

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Pancakes may never taste this good again

Communications Department — Thu, 15 May 2025 11:30:25 +0000

round seven years ago, I was a super eager undergraduate student studying biochemistry and starting my very first research internship at the Spanish Center for Biotechnology. I did not know much about how cancer worked, how it arises, or what makes it grow. All I knew was that I wanted to make an impact. I...

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