Basic science under threat: Lessons from the Skirball Institute

Agnel Sfeir; Gord Fishell; Alexander F. Schier; Michael L. Dustin; Wen Biao Gan; Alexandra Joyner; Ruth Lehmann; David Ron; David Roth; William S. Talbot; Deborah Yelon; Arturo Zychlinsky

doi:10.1016/j.cell.2022.02.008

Basic science under threat: Lessons from the Skirball Institute

Agnel Sfeir, Gord Fishell, Alexander F. Schier, Michael L. Dustin, Wen Biao Gan, Alexandra Joyner, Ruth Lehmann, David Ron, David Roth, William S. Talbot, Deborah Yelon, Arturo Zychlinsky

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Abstract

Support for basic science has been eclipsed by initiatives aimed at specific medical problems. The latest example is the dismantling of the Skirball Institute at NYU School of Medicine. Here, we reflect on the achievements and mission underlying the Skirball to gain insight into the dividends of maintaining a basic science vision within the academic enterprises.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	755-758
Number of pages	4
Journal	Cell
Volume	185
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2022.02.008
State	Published - Mar 3 2022

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General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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