STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH | Diversity Employer
At the Stowers Institute, great minds are at work seeking to understand the function and behavior of living organisms.
About Us
The Stowers Institute is a place where visionary scientists are catalysts for discoveries that are transforming our understanding of human health and disease.
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is a non-profit, basic biomedical research organization dedicated to improving human health by studying the fundamental processes of life. Jim Stowers, founder of American Century Investments, and his wife, Virginia, opened the Institute in 2000. Since then, the Institute has spent over 900 million dollars in pursuit of its mission.
Currently, the Institute is home to nearly 550 researchers and support personnel; over 20 independent research programs; and more than a dozen technology-development and core facilities.
"Virginia and I are both cancer survivors and we know first-hand the fear and loneliness that come with the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease. So it was natural to think about how we might offer help and hope to others facing cancer and other diseases." - Jim Stowers
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research was born from the audacious vision of our founders, James E. Stowers Jr. and his wife Virginia, who wanted to provide an environment of extraordinary scientific research.
Jim trained as a physician before launching and steadfastly nurturing American Century Investments into a highly successful, global asset management firm. Virginia had a career as a registered nurse. So, the couple had a profound understanding of the role that basic biomedical research plays in generating new therapies and saving lives. But it was their personal experiences with cancer that solidified their decision in 1994 to dedicate their personal fortune toward creating one of the world’s most influential centers for basic research.
Today, more than two decades later, their vision has become a remarkable reality.
And with the same pioneering spirit of our founders, Stowers scientists are catalysts for discoveries that are transforming our understanding of human health and disease.
Our Mission
The Institute’s mission is to make a significant contribution to humanity through medical research by expanding our understanding of the secrets of life and by improving life's quality through innovative approaches to the causes, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Our Values
The Institute’s mission is to make a significant contribution to humanity through medical research by expanding our understanding of the secrets of life and by improving life's quality through innovative approaches to the causes, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Research Campus
In the bustling heart of Kansas City, you’ll find a ten-acre oasis of stately buildings and gorgeously manicured grounds with walking paths and ponds. And while impressive from the outside, it’s what’s inside that really wows.
The design of the Institute’s spaces provides a cutting-edge research facility with a warm and inspiring atmosphere that encourages collaboration and interaction. The Institute boasts beautiful large, open spaces for hosting meetings and conferences. But often, the initial sparks of collaboration occur at the espresso machine in the Stowers Café or at a yoga class in the on-site fitness center.
Not to be outdone by the impressive common spaces, the laboratory spaces are designed to be easily adaptable and equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology. And, a comprehensive suite of scientific support groups enhances the efficiency of our research programs.
Living In Kansas City
Kansas City has a long and exciting history that spans its start as a small plains settlement to the bustling and vibrant metropolitan that it is today. But there is something unique about the Kansas City of today — it’s a palpable energy and spirit that flows throughout the city. It’s a combination of Midwestern charm and hospitality mixed with an exciting revival of local culture, arts and entertainment, cuisine, sports and recreation, business, and education.
There’s something for everyone here. Come take a closer look!
Careers
At Stowers, you will find a community of people committed to discovery and research excellence.
This is Stowers. This is where you can thrive with the support of dedicated and talented colleagues, unmatched resources, and continuous opportunities for learning.
Our Commitment
At Stowers we value teamwork, collaboration, and creativity. Our science reflects the contributions of a wide array of individuals, technologies, and approaches that together produce innovative and impactful research.
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