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Weill Impact

At the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, researchers push the frontiers of biology by decoding how cells function at the molecular level, pioneering innovative techniques, and analyzing mechanisms of health and disease to transform our understanding of life’s fundamental processes.

The Institute thrives as an interdisciplinary hub of life science research at Cornell. Behind every breakthrough is a dedicated community of scientists, support staff, and students asking bold questions, undertaking cutting-edge research, and sharing ideas and technology – to advance knowledge and improve the human condition.

Explore how we are tackling critical challenges at the forefront of biology and medicine to shape a healthier future for all.

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Researchers at Cornell University have developed a powerful new genetic toolkit that allows scientists to study how genes function at the level of individual cells, an advance that could accelerate...

April 3, 2026

Join Cornell Giving Day on March 12, 2026 by giving to the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology where leading scientists are decoding how life works at the molecular level to drive...

March 12, 2026

When many disease-causing bacteria encounter penicillin, they are not always destroyed right away, shifting into a temporary survival state called antibiotic tolerance. This state allows them to...

March 12, 2026

Researchers from the Yu Lab have  uncovered new evidence that two major types of gene-controlling DNA sequences, promoters and enhancers, operate with a shared logic and often...

February 27, 2026

Crane Lab researchers have uncovered a built-in molecular “gate” that controls the production of the molecule nitric oxide, a crucial signaling molecule throughout biology that in humans helps...

February 20, 2026

The Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology is pleased to announce that the REAP application portal is now open. Applications will be accepted through February 9, 2026. As scientific...

February 9, 2026

Core Values

World-class research requires a mind open to new ideas and discoveries. The drive to discover and to create lives in each of us. The Weill Institute is committed to a diverse and inclusive community with the highest level of integrity and professional standards. We desire to promote a positive, equitable and creative environment, including freedom from harassment and discrimination. These commitments reflect our institutional values. We work to adhere to them through our policies, employment and management practices.

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