Accelerating a new wave of scientific discovery
Today, molecular biology is in a period characterised by spectacular progress. Transformative research technologies such as single-cell sequencing, coupled with an explosion in data, artificial intelligence, and the computational power to analyse ecosystems at scale, have revolutionised our understanding of the molecular processes that define life. At the same time, the gap between fundamental science and practical solutions is ever narrowing.
Our global challenges may be many and diverse, but the thread of life runs through them all, from the smallest molecules to the largest ecosystems. Climate change, biodiversity loss, and human disease are inextricably interlinked, but by stepping outside the laboratory to study life in its natural context, we believe we can generate discoveries and technologies at speed and scale, to help find solutions. Novel antibiotics, carbon footprint reduction, plastic degradation, bioremediation, and new ways to detect and prevent epidemics are all in our sights. The time for action is now.
We can achieve this by assembling the right groups of people with the right technologies, facilities, and networks, and by investing in and expanding our research to increase its impact. We’ve proved that our model works.
Now we’re seeking transformational partnerships with philanthropists, foundations, and companies around the world to help us scale up, urgently, to address humanity’s pressing challenges.
Your donations will catalyse new discoveries, help ensure that the impact of our work ripples out across society, while nurturing the next generation of pioneering scientists.
