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  Close encounters: Designing drugs that recruit the cell’s own machinery to fight cancer and beyond

  Some of the most devastating diseases are driven by proteins that cannot be targeted with conventional drugs. Scientists are now discovering ways to control disease by recruiting the cell’s own machinery to tackle this challenge. In this Front Row lecture, Associate Professor Michael Erb took the audience inside the cell to explain how his team is developing “proximity” drugs. Erb’s innovation has implications to change how scientists and cells join forces to fight against breast, prostate and blood cancers. Learn how proximity drugs can eliminate proteins, rewire essential cellular pathways, and enable researchers to target previously “undruggable” proteins.

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  Advancing the vision: An experiment in rethinking the nonprofit biomedical research model

  In his Front Row lecture, President and CEO Pete Schultz highlighted the progress Scripps Research has made in pioneering a new model for non-profit biomedical research. He described how integrating basic science and translational research under one roof is accelerating next-generation medicines—from new immunotherapies for cancer and innovative medicines for infectious disease to regenerative treatments for heart, lung and intestinal tissues. At a time of uncertainty in federal science funding, this model isn't only advancing human health but also helping to generate sustainable support for innovative scientific research and for training the next generation of scientific leaders.

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  The John C. Martin Memorial Lectureship – 2026

  Honoring the legacy of the renowned scientist, visionary businessman and global health pioneer John C. Martin, this annual event celebrates scientific advancements and collaboration across academia and industry with the goal of benefitting human health. Keynote speakers include Nicholas Leeper (Stanford University) and Stuart Schreiber (Harvard University).

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  Scripps Research Discovery Day | Fleet Science Center 2025

  Members of the public were invited to meet the San Diego scientists leading groundbreaking biomedical research when Scripps Research held its second annual Discovery Day at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park on Sunday, November 9, 2025. More than 60 Scripps Research graduate students and postdoctoral scholars shared the excitement of scientific discovery at more than a dozen hands-on activity tables. Visitors experienced demonstrations and explored topics ranging from chemistry, neuroscience, viruses and vaccines, aging research, cancer biology, the gut microbiome, and much more.

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  Biotech Innovation Summit 2025 | Scripps Research

  The second annual Scripps Research Biotech Innovation Summit convened in La Jolla this October, bringing together thought leaders from across the biotech spectrum for a dynamic program of keynote presentations, fireside chats, pitches and collaborative networking opportunities. Event attendees engaged directly with Scripps Research investigators pioneering early-stage innovation and the programming showcased how strategic partnerships between academia and industry can transform breakthrough discoveries into therapies that address urgent medical needs.

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  The John C. Martin Memorial Lectureship | 2025

  Honoring the legacy of the renowned scientist, visionary businessman and global health pioneer John C. Martin, this annual event celebrates scientific advancements and collaboration across academia and industry with the goal of benefitting human health. Keynote speakers include Steven McKnight (UT Southwestern Medical Center) and Gregg Alton (Gilead).

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  Front Row spotlight with Eric Topol

  How close are we to a future where aging is no longer a barrier to vitality? Scripps Research executive vice president and professor Eric Topol will discuss the themes of his new book on longevity. Drawing on the latest breakthroughs, he’ll explore how innovations in artificial intelligence and drug discovery are combating chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and neurodegeneration. Topol will reveal how these advances are not only extending lifespans but also improving health at every stage of life.

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  Front Row spotlight with Andrew Ward

  Viruses use specialized proteins to infect human cells, and understanding their structure is key to creating more effective vaccines and antiviral therapies. Scripps Research professor Andrew Ward will delve into his pioneering work on mapping these proteins with cutting-edge imaging techniques. Ward’s research provides critical insights into viral neutralization mechanisms, paving the way for advancements in vaccine development against pathogens like HIV, influenza, coronaviruses and much more.

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  The gut-brain axis: A key to metabolism and longevity

  How do our gut and brain communicate with one another, and how do they influence our metabolism, our behavior, and the aging process? Scripps Research neuroscience professor Supriya Srinivasan is dedicated to answering these pressing questions using modern genetic and molecular tools across different experimental systems. In this Front Row lecture, Srinivasan revealed the intricacies of the gut-brain networks that regulate energy regulation and fat metabolism, as well as their impact on lifespan. Discover how her work could lead to new therapies that restore a healthy metabolism and tackle dysregulation.

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  Front Row spotlight with Supriya Srinivasan

  How do our gut and brain communicate with one another, and how do they influence our metabolism, our behavior, and the aging process? Scripps Research neuroscience professor Supriya Srinivasan is dedicated to answering these pressing questions using modern genetic and molecular tools across different experimental systems. Srinivasan will reveal the intricacies of the gut-brain networks that regulate energy regulation and fat metabolism, as well as their impact on lifespan. Discover how her work could lead to new therapies that restore a healthy metabolism and tackle dysregulation.