Stowers Institute for Medical Research

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is a private, nonprofit biomedical research organization located in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded by Jim and Virginia Stowers through the Stowers Institute for Medical Research Foundation, it is dedicated to basic biomedical research, with a focus on understanding fundamental biological processes such as developmental biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, and neuroscience. The institute operates independently of traditional university structures and is primarily funded by endowment income and research grants. The institute is home to a community of independent principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, predoctoral researchers, and technical staff. While not a degree-granting university, Stowers offers research training programs, including graduate and postdoctoral training opportunities in collaboration with affiliated institutions. Its research is supported by advanced core facilities and technology centers designed to facilitate cutting-edge scientific discovery.