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Our scientists tackle the toughest challenges in medicine to provide better treatment options for people living with chronic and incurable diseases. Read our new annual report to learn about our impact.
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A Tribute to Our Namesake
Dr. Herbert Wertheim's legacy of giving has been transformative for institutions of higher education. Read about his extraordinary journey and his profound impact.
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How Robots Speed Our Research
Robotic compound screening has powered advances for people fighting diseases including cancer, multiple sclerosis, ALS, pain and more.
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A Legacy of Discovery
Since the institute was launched in 2004, its scientists have made major contributions to scientific understanding. Read about some of them here.
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Acceptance into one of our education and training programs begins the adventure of a lifetime. Work in state-of-the-art laboratories alongside leaders in their fields as you join our quest for biomedical breakthroughs.
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The Glenn W. Bailey STEM Education and Outreach Programs
Providing science education experiences for students, educators, and groups in Palm Beach and Martin counties.
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Ambasador Council Members Announced
The council’s goal is to bring lasting impact to the work being done at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute.
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When you partner with scientists at The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute, you empower curiosity-driven discovery and science education in your community.
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AI can help us search enormous numbers of chemical structures. But it cannot look at a patient waiting for a medicine and decide which problem is…
A new screening approach developed in the lab of William Ja, Ph.D. is offering a new way to study the biology of aging.
The annual Kenan Fellows Summer Symposium gave students an opportunity to share their research and reflect on their experiences. See the photo…
