Investigators

Our investigator program supports research and collaborations by some of the best minds in science, medicine, engineering and technology.

  • Elizabeth McNally, M.D., Ph.D.

    Northwestern University

    Elizabeth McNally, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Chad Mirkin, Ph.D.

    Northwestern University

    Chad Mirkin, Ph.D.

  • Catherine Murphy, Ph.D.

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Catherine Murphy, Ph.D.

  • Alexander T. Pearson, M.D., Ph.D.

    University of Chicago

    Alexander T. Pearson, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Chian-Yu Peng, Ph.D.

    Northwestern University

    Chian-Yu Peng, Ph.D.

  • Arthur Prindle, Ph.D.

    Northwestern University

    Arthur Prindle, Ph.D.

  • Samantha Riesenfeld, Ph.D.

    University of Chicago

    Samantha Riesenfeld, Ph.D.

  • Mei Shen, Ph.D.

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Mei Shen, Ph.D.

  • Ali Shilatifard, Ph.D.

    Northwestern University

    Ali Shilatifard, Ph.D.

  • Benjamin Shogan, M.D.

    University of Chicago

    Benjamin Shogan, M.D.

  • Shannon J. Sirk, Ph.D.

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Shannon J. Sirk, Ph.D.

  • Allison Squires, Ph.D.

    University of Chicago

    Allison Squires, Ph.D.

Affiliated investigators

These affiliated investigators were awarded flexible CZI or Biohub support to pursue their most exciting, visionary ideas, many of which involve the invention of new tools and techniques that will accelerate the pace of scientific discovery.

Imaging

Immune cell reprogramming

Alumni investigators

We are proud to recognize our alumni investigators, whose contributions continue to shape our community and advance discovery.

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