Featured News
February 3, 2022
Current COVID-19 vaccines were created in record time, but scientists are working to make better, longer lasting vaccines that could be used around the world. The first generation of COVID-19 vacci…
January 11, 2022
Wistar is honored these talented and accomplished scientists commit each day in their lab to bringing new and creative insights to cancer, immunology, and infectious disease research. Their origina…
December 21, 2021
On the eve of World AIDS Day, we chat with trailblazing scientist Dr. Luis Montaner, Herbert Kean, M.D., Family Professor, and leader of the HIV Research Program at Wistar. On Dec. 1, tune in to he…
December 20, 2021
This prestigious award was established in 1981 in memory of former Wistar predoctoral trainee Monica H.M. Shander and is given annually to a predoctoral trainee who displays excellence in scholasti…
November 30, 2021
Discovery could make immunotherapy more effective for ovarian and other cancers. Immunotherapy has shown significant benefits in treating many cancers, especially when combined with chemotherapy. B…
November 18, 2021
All cells have an outer layer of sugar molecules – like the candy coating on an M&M. Now a new study by Wistar scientists shows how these sugars play a key role in helping HIV cells evade the i…
November 15, 2021
Our annual run has turned out to be special in more ways than one this year. We were able to rally together for the first time since the pandemic and feel the spirited comradery among our fellow co…
November 2, 2021
The Wistar Legacy Awards and 25th Jonathan Lax Lecture was a poignant night celebrating the people and organizations that 25 years ago came together from backgrounds in community activism, philanth…
October 4, 2021
Wistar’s scientific accomplishments could not be achieved without the support of our donors who recognize our research strengths, share our vision and are committed to tackling disease, improving h…
October 1, 2021
Throughout its history, Wistar has successfully cultivated strategic relationships to accelerate the development of its discoveries toward the clinic. Recognizing that the potential of scientific d…