accelerating science
for a healthier world/
for a healthier world/
science done differently. shared with the world.
We take on some of the biggest questions in biology at a scale designed to generate knowledge the world can use
The Allen Institute advances discovery through large-scale research initiatives we call accelerators, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to understand our brain, our cells, and our immune system.
Everything we create is built to be shared. By openly releasing our data, tools, and models, we enable scientists around the world to build on our work—speeding discovery and improving human health.
explore our accelerators
“Computational crystal ball” helps predict cell behavior
New technology could lead to better treatments for cancer by allowing scientists to perform virtual experiments
March 31, 2026
What extreme experience can teach us about consciousness
Christof Koch speaks to a global audience about psychedelics, unresponsive patients, and the unsolved mystery of conscious experience
March 17, 2026
Mind trip: How psilocybin changes the brain
New research may help improve psychedelic therapy for neuropsychiatric disorders
March 12, 2026
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Cascadia Mucosal Biology Symposium
The inaugural Cascadia Mucosal Biology Symposium hosted by the University of Washington and the Allen Institute in Seattle, Washington, September 10 - 11, 2026.
Lab Notes | Bridging science fiction and reality: Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology
Global science lies at the edge of a new age of discovery thanks to advances in synthetic biology driving innovations that could reshape human health.
October 20, 2025
Lab Notes | The neuroscience of addiction and possible paths to a cure
Unraveling the mysteries of substance abuse
September 4, 2025
