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From launching an AI platform for cell models to unveiling the Chicago Biohub’s real-time inflammation sensor, Priscilla Chan and CZI leaders share the breakthroughs shaping the future of biomedical research. #TeamCZI #Science #AI

Dengue fever isn’t just a fever—it’s a dangerous disease spread by mosquitoes, and in 2023, Burkina Faso saw its worst outbreak in history. With over 154,000 suspected cases and 700+ deaths, health officials knew they needed better ways to diagnose and track infections. But here’s the challenge: Many fever cases were never confirmed in a lab, and some tested negative for dengue—suggesting that other diseases, like chikungunya, might have been spreading at the same time. That’s why a team of scientists from Burkina Faso trained at CZ Biohub SF, learning how to use metagenomic sequencing—a powerful genetic tool that helps detect all viruses in a sample, not just one. With this technology, they can identify outbreaks faster and help health officials act before diseases spiral out of control. #CZBiohubSF #science #InfectiousDisease #tech #research #TeamCZI

We’re thrilled to welcome our latest cohort of #CZBiohubNY Investigators—leading scientists from Columbia University, The Rockefeller University, and Yale University—who are developing new ways to characterize and bioengineer immune cells. Their research will push the boundaries of early disease detection, prevention and treatment, with implications for neurodegenerative disorders, aggressive cancers, and more. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish. #science #HealthResearch #research #TeamCZI

#AI doesn’t come with built-in teaching expertise, but it can be trained to reflect it. That’s why we built Knowledge Graph—to help developers build AI tools rooted in curriculum, academic state standards, and learning science. At SXSW EDU, Playlab and Leading Educators shared how they’re using it to build better tools for real classrooms. 🔗 Learn more: https://czi.co/447eDcm #EdTech #SXSWEDU

Open source software isn’t just about technology—it’s about making sure everyone can contribute to and benefit from scientific advancements. Dr. Daniel Blankenberg and the Galaxy Project team are on a mission to make complex biomedical analysis accessible to more researchers than ever before. By simplifying the integration of new tools into Galaxy, they’re empowering scientists around the world to conduct groundbreaking research. Galaxy is a community-driven project, composed of many individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of interests and capabilities. This image is from the annual Galaxy Community Conference, held in 2019 in Freiburg, Germany. #Science #OpenSource #Software #SciTech #ComputationalBiology Photo by Bérénice Batut. 📸

We’re proud to share “Metamorphosis: Evolving Identities,” a new exhibit in the CZI Community Space that highlights the work of local artists exploring themes of transformation, identity and self-discovery. This fifth annual exhibition, hosted by the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation, features a dynamic mix of emerging and established artists working across painting, sculpture, digital media and more. It’s free, open to the public and sticking around through spring 2026—come check it out if you’re in the neighborhood. #community #SanMateoCounty #BayArea #creativity #art

Big news! 🎉 Our San Francisco Biohub and Imaging Institute are joining forces to see the tiniest details of life down to the molecules that drive disease. Headed by Scott Fraser, a leader in biological imaging and CZI’s science grant-making program, this new collaborative science campus will develop cutting-edge imaging technologies that will revolutionize how scientists observe and understand life to help redefine what’s possible in biological imaging.

90% computational, 10% experimental. That’s where biology could be headed. In this video podcast, Eric Topol talks with Head of Science, Steve Quake & EPFL’s Charlotte Bunne about the ambitious goal of building a virtual cell—and how AI could transform research, medicine and beyond. Watch here: https://bit.ly/3FMXxq6

The CZ Biohub Chicago just turned 2! In a short amount of time we've built an amazing team that is already making significant progress on the development of new technologies for the study of inflammation. Incredibly excited about what's to come. #CZBiohubCHI Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

AI could be the next big leap in biomedical research. At #SXSW, Priscilla Chan shared how AI models of cells could help scientists ask better questions and accelerate discoveries—transforming how we understand and treat diseases. Just as the microscope and genome sequencing reshaped science, AI has the potential to unlock new breakthroughs in health and medicine. #TeamCZI #Science #AI