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Chan Zuckerberg Science To Build AI GPU Cluster To Model Cell Systems

The new cluster will be one of the most powerful high-performance computing systems for nonprofit life science research in the world.

Sep 19, 2023 · 6 min read

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Renowned Scientists Honored at 9th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Los Angeles

The Breakthrough Prize celebrates scientific achievements in physics, life sciences, and mathematics.

Apr 17, 2023 · 4 min read

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The Economist: Worlds Within, Worlds Without

Geoffrey Carr of The Economist covers CZI and CZ Biohub SF’s efforts to support the Human Cell Atlas.

Apr 10, 2023 · 13 min read

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New Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago Will Engineer Technologies To Measure Human Biology

Research hub brings together leading institutions to build sensors to study inflammation, a major driver of disease.

Mar 2, 2023 · 8 min read

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CZI Funds New Cohort of Researchers Investigating and Detecting Novel and Emerging Pathogens

Increasing metagenomics capacity helps researchers detect and track pathogens around the world.

Oct 24, 2022 · 5 min read

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Science, Tech, and AI Leaders Convene to Launch Kempner Institute

CZI and Harvard leadership celebrate new research institute to study natural and artificial intelligence.

Sep 23, 2022 · 6 min read

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UK Biobank to Create World’s Largest Imaging Dataset To Understand Disease

The collection of whole-body repeat imaging scans will help researchers understand the determinants and progression of disease in mid-to-later life.

Sep 21, 2022 · 7 min read

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CZI Announces Partnership With Four Historically Black Medical Colleges

CZI announced a partnership with the nation’s four Historically Black Medical Colleges to advance genomics research.

Sep 19, 2022 · 7 min read

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CZI Announces Imaging Institute Founding Scientists

CZI announced that David Agard, Bridget Carragher, and Clint Potter will shape the new Institute’s strategic direction.

Jul 26, 2022 · 5 min read

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Stephen Quake Named New Head of Science at CZI

CZI announced that acclaimed scientist Stephen Quake will be CZI’s new Head of Science.

Jun 23, 2022 · 5 min read

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CZI Launches Science Diversity Leadership Program to Support Outstanding Science Faculty

CZI and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine launch the Science Diversity Leadership Program to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding science faculty.

Jan 26, 2022 · 5 min read

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Watch: Building Tools to Accelerate Science with Medscape’s Dr. Eric Topol

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan discuss CZI’s work in science, including our 10-year vision to measure human biology in action with physician-scientist, author and editor Dr. Eric Topol.

Dec 9, 2021 · 29 min read

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Listen: Discussing the Future of Science Technology with Neuroscientist Edward Boyden

Neuroscientist Edward Boyden, Mark Zuckerberg, and Priscilla Chan discuss the future of biomedical science, including imaging, technology development, and artificial intelligence.

Dec 9, 2021 · 47 min read

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CZI Announces New Effort to Develop Science and Tech to Measure Human Biology in Action

Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg announced that they are doubling down on their commitment to accelerating biomedical science and advancing human health.

Dec 7, 2021 · 11 min read

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CZI Awards Over $5M to Advance Technologies and Expand Global Access to Bioimaging

CZI announces more than $5 million to advance bioimaging technologies, increase access to these tools, and build capacity for biomedical researchers.

Nov 15, 2021 · 3 min read

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CZI Awards $13 Million to Patient-Led Organizations Advancing Rare Disease Research

CZI announced $13 million in funding for 40 patient-led, rare disease advocacy organizations working alongside researchers and clinicians.

Nov 3, 2021 · 4 min read

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Betting Big on Science and Technology

Editor’s Note: This release has been updated as of 12/17/21. Dr. Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan...

Sep 14, 2021 · 21 min read

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CZI Awards $16 Million for Foundational Open Source Software Tools Essential to Biomedicine

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced $11.1 million in funding for open source software projects that are...

Aug 31, 2021 · 2 min read

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SciDev.Net: Why Sharing Bioimaging Tech is Crucial to Global Health

This piece was published by SciDev.Net on June 15, 2021. Progress in human health comes in many forms. We learn more about...

Jun 22, 2021 · 6 min read

The new cluster will be one of the most powerful high-performance computing systems for nonprofit life science research in the world.

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