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Dr. Jim Wells and Dr. Kevan Shokat

June 17, 2025

Pioneering researchers are honored for groundbreaking work in cancer drug discovery that has transformed treatment for previously "undruggable" diseases.

Alex Johnson

June 12, 2025

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Alex Johnson has been named a 2025 Rita Allen Foundation Scholar, one of the most prestigious early-career awards in the biomedical sciences.

Floriesha Bastien, Gauri Gajeshwar and Dalya Koller

June 4, 2025

Three recent Brandeis University graduates have received Fulbright awards to teach or conduct research abroad.

A woman presenting a scientific poster to an audience

May 6, 2025

More than 570 Brandeis students showcased their scholarly and creative work at the fifth annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Collaborations Symposium, marking the highest participation in the event's history.

Two students examine an insect in the woods. One student holds the insect while the other takes a photo.

May 1, 2025

For the ninth consecutive year, Brandeis University students joined the City Nature Challenge, a massive worldwide “bioblitz” that strives to document urban biodiversity.

The Brandeis campus in spring

February 25, 2025

The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized Brandeis University as a “Fulbright Top Producing Institution” for 2024-25.

Ava Towle looks into a microscope while dissecting fruit flies

January 28, 2025

Ava Towle's first experience as “fly flipper” — a lab assistant that keeps fly stocks alive — helped spark a lasting passion for hands-on research.

Julianne Pelaez headshot

January 8, 2025

Brandeis researcher Julianne Pelaez, a postdoctoral associate in biology, has been awarded the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s prestigious Hanna Gray Fellowship.

Illustration of a woman holding a bunch of yellow balloons. Each balloon has a cartoon face that shows a different emotion.

December 3, 2024

There’s no single key to staying healthy as we age, but professor Margie Lachman says that experiencing social support, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of control over one’s life can directly affect physical health.

Collage of four award winners

October 31, 2024

The 54th Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Biomedical Research has been conferred on 4 remarkable neuroscientists.