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Earlier this month, ISB welcomed more than 160 scientists, educators, students, philanthropists, and community leaders for An Evening of Laurels, celebrating Nobel laureate Dr. Mary Brunkow and the future of women in science.
This short video captures highlights from an inspiring evening of conversation, mentorship, and scientific discovery.
Read the full recap and watch the complete program:
https://isbscience.org/news/women-in-science-at-isb/mary-brunkow-evening-of-laurels/
06/16/2026
Congratulations to the University of Washington Class of 2026!
This weekend, Nobel laureate and ISB scientist Mary Brunkow returned to her alma mater to deliver the keynote address at the UW's 151st Commencement ceremony.
Mary shared reflections on curiosity, discovery, and the importance of staying open to unexpected opportunities throughout life and career.
Watch the ceremony here (Mary's remarks begin around the 2-hour mark):
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06/02/2026
Join us on June 11 for a free virtual conversation featuring Katie Hafner, co-founder of Lost Women of Science, and ISB's Mary Brunkow.
Together, they'll discuss the women whose scientific contributions have been overlooked throughout history, the importance of telling those stories, and the evolving role of women in science today.
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕛 Noon–1 p.m. PT
Register for free: https://isbscience.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JSd9UWwmRNG7Ioe_o2-c7w
Thank you to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and team, who visited ISB on Thursday, spoke with Nobel laureate Mary Brunkow, ISB President Dr. Jim Heath and other senior leaders, and toured our labs. Rep. Jayapal also read a Congressional Statement for the Record she submitted in honor of Dr. Brunkow's Nobel Prize and formally presented it to her.
KOMO News was present for the event — watch their news report below.
05/07/2026
What if antibiotic resistance in tuberculosis begins before treatment even starts?
New research from the Institute for Systems Biology shows that oxidative stress — part of the body’s natural immune response — can prime bacteria to rapidly evolve drug resistance.
This finding challenges the idea that resistance is driven only by exposure to antibiotics and suggests that the conditions inside the body may play a critical role in shaping how resistance emerges.
Understanding this process could open new pathways to slowing or preventing drug-resistant infections.
Read more: https://isbscience.org/news/infectious-disease/tuberculosis-antibiotic-resistance-host-stress/
Nitin Baliga Nature Portfolio
How Host Stress May Prime Tuberculosis to Rapidly Gain Drug Resistance New research shows oxidative stress can prime tuberculosis bacteria to rapidly evolve antibiotic resistance, reshaping how resistance begins.
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