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Cornell University

Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology

Ithaca, New York

Emerging Scholars

Weill Institute Emerging Scholars Logo by Michelle Heeney

The second Weill Institute Emerging Scholars Symposium at Cornell University will be held on October 13th, 2025, preceding the Weill Institute Symposium on October 14th.

The Weill Institute Emerging Scholars Symposium is a one-day event where exceptional senior Ph.D. students and postdocs in cell and molecular biology programs and related disciplines are invited to Cornell’s campus to share their research with the Cornell life sciences community. Awardees will additionally be invited to attend the Weill Institute Symposium and interact with our distinguished invited speakers. 

 

REGISTRATION LIVE – REGISTER HERE

Join the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology at Cornell University for two days of cutting-edge science and collaboration:

October 13, 2025 – 2nd Emerging Scholars Symposium
Spotlight talks from outstanding senior Ph.D. students and postdocs from premier research institutions.

Read more about the scholars in the Cornell Chronicle: Eight named in 2025 cohort of Weill Institute Emerging Scholars

 

October 14, 2025 – 8th Weill Institute Symposium
The 8th Biennial Weill Institute Symposium, a flagship event, features lectures from internationally recognized leaders in molecular and cell biology.

Talks by internationally renowned scientists, include:

  • Wolfgang Busch, Ph.D. – Salk Institute for Biological Studies
  • Peter Friedl, M.D., Ph.D. – Radboud University Medical Centre
  • Erin Goley, Ph.D. – Johns Hopkins University
  • Yamuna Krishnan, Ph.D. – University of Chicago
  • Jack Szostak, Ph.D. – Nobel Laureate, University of Chicago
  • Mariana Wolfner, Ph.D. – Cornell University

Both events offer opportunities to:

  • Engage with leading voices in the life sciences
  • Network with faculty, postdocs, and students
  • Explore opportunities for collaboration

Please REGISTER HERE by September 29, 2025.

Dates: October 13–14, 2025
Locations: Weill Hall & Biotech G10, Cornell University

We look forward to welcoming you to this special series of events. If you have any questions please contact Bill Loftus, wsl2@cornell.edu.

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