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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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This summer, undergraduate researchers in the Weill Institute gained firsthand experience with the unpredictable nature of scientific discovery. Working alongside faculty, graduate students, and...

September 24, 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 September 15, 2026. As scientific...

September 15, 2026

Baskin Lab graduate student Julia Li is developing cutting-edge chemical tools to visualize and study lipids in living cells, revealing new insights into how these elusive molecules are organized and...

September 14, 2026

Led by Weill Institute faculty member Chris Fromme, Cornell researchers used AI to uncover a previously unknown class of cellular “off switches” that regulate protein trafficking, revealing new...

September 9, 2026

This discovery could help engineer living materials into different forms, such as the custom of growing bridges from roots in India, and breeding kale so it’s smooth instead of...

September 3, 2026

We are pleased to welcome Edgar Medina Tovar to the Weill Institute, where his lab will use evolutionary cell biology and chytrid fungi to explore how fungi evolved their distinctive cellular...

September 2, 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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