Brian Crane named director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology | Cornell Chronicle
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Brian Crane has been appointed the new director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology at Cornell University, commencing his role on January 1, 2025. He succeeds Marcus Smolka, who served as interim director after Scott Emr's departure. Crane brings extensive experience in protein systems and aims to further the institute's interdisciplinary research initiatives which focus on advancing biological understanding and public health. The institute fosters collaboration among experts in life sciences, contributing to significant advancements in areas such as cell biology and structural biology.
The Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology brings together research leaders in life sciences, chemistry and engineering to support cutting-edge interdisciplinary collaborations.
Cornell has a long history of innovation in the life sciences, and the Weill Institute represents an important intersection of Cornell's broad research efforts.
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