Salk Institute
Research ServicesCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization based in La Jolla, San Diego region, founded by Jonas Salk. It pursues fundamental research across neuroscience, cancer, aging, immunobiology, plant biology, and computational biology, among other areas. The institute is also an architectural landmark, reflecting its long-standing presence in the scientific community. It serves the broader scientific community through collaborations and by hosting leading researchers, contributing to advances in life sciences. In 2026 the organization saw faculty appointments and promotions, including the addition of new assistant professors and promotions to full professor. A notable 2026 collaboration with Albert Einstein College of Medicine aims to develop probes for imaging living cells.