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The year 2002 marks another remarkable milestone for The Scripps Research Institute. For the second year in a row, a Scripps scientist has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Dr. Kurt Wüthrich is Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Visiting Professor and a member of The Skaggs Institute for Chemical Biology. Dr. Wüthrich was lauded by the Nobel Committee for his work in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), which reveals the three-dimensional structure of many proteins.

The following pages reflect the names of those who have donated gifts supporting biomedical research through the work of our scientists in 2002, as well as names of individuals who have informed us they have included TSRI in their estate plans.

We are sincerely grateful for all the support of basic research we have received this year at TSRI. Private support is critical to our work in order to pursue new and exciting research opportunities and initiatives. Private philanthropy plays a pivotal role ensuring the continuation of uninterrupted support of mainstream research. Every major scientific breakthrough emerges from an untested idea--your support has made possible the extraordinary breakthroughs the scientists at TSRI have accomplished as noted in this edition of Endeavor's Year in Review.

In spite of an uncertain world, the importance of charitable giving remains constant. With your continued support, The Scripps Research Institute will remain a leader in the scientific community, while making a difference in the lives of individuals. The outlook for a brighter future and quality of life for each of us is held in the developments centered around the scientific investigations of today.

We shall always view our support from you as a critically important partnership in the search for ameliorating the devastation of disease.

In appreciation,

Deeda Blair

Chair of the Development CommitteeTSRI Board of Trustees