Altius
Altius
Altius Institute for Biomedical Sciences is an independent, nonprofit research organization created to pursue discovery at the leading edge of modern biomedicine.
Enabled by a visionary founding investment from GlaxoSmithKline, Altius is creating a new paradigm to catalyze ground-breaking biological innovation, integrate molecular and computational science and engineering, and empower fundamental technology development to radically accelerate the leap from basic to medical breakthroughs.
Science
Science
Science
Altius is combining automated functional genomics, genome engineering, advanced imaging, and integrative computation to define fundamental mechanisms regulating genes and cells and connect these with human physiology, pathology, and therapeutics.
Environment
Environment
Environment
Altius is applying cutting-edge design principles to architect an innovative physical and digital environment where experimentation, automation, computation, and data visualization seamlessly integrate to radically enable talented scientists.
Organization
Organization
Organization
Altius is pioneering a new framework for conceiving, executing and sharing rapidly-moving science by replacing traditional hierarchies and silos with a networked organization that maximizes discovery through synergy.
John A. Stamatoyannopoulos, MD
Director
jstam(at)altius.org
Alister Funnell, PhD
Associate Director
afunnell(at)altius.org
Michael Cockrill
Chief Information Officer
mcockrill(at)altius.org
Jeff Vierstra, PhD
Investigator
jvierstra(at)altius.org
Wouter Meuleman, PhD
Investigator
meuleman(at)altius.org
Alexander Gimelbrant, PhD
Investigator
agimelbrant(at)altius.org
ALTIUS SCHOLARS
Altius Scholar awards offer highly accomplished postdoctoral scientists and physician-scientists an unprecedented opportunity to accelerate their ascendant trajectory by seamlessly transitioning to an independent research program in a uniquely supportive environment, with a mandate to pursue innovation at the academic-industry interface.
More info: altiusscholars(at)altius.org
ALTIUS FELLOWS
Altius Fellow awards provide outstanding postdoctoral researchers with exceptional resources, operational and salary support, and mentorship to pursue groundbreaking interdisciplinary research at the leading edge of genome biology.
More info: altiusfellows(at)altius.org
WORK AT ALTIUS
Altius is expanding its team of talented computational scientists with experience in machine learning, data visualization and information design.
More info: talent(at)altius.org