J. Craig Venter Institute
@jcvi.org
Not-for-profit research institute advancing the science of genomics through bold innovations to improve human health and environmental sustainability. Learn more at https://www.jcvi.org.
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our fearless founder & CEO, @jcv.bsky.social. Known to never shy away from adventure—be it a scientific pursuit or a personal passion—his constant curiosity is inspiring. Working with Dr. Venter & witnessing his never-ending dedication to advancing science is a gift.
October 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our fearless founder & CEO, @jcv.bsky.social. Known to never shy away from adventure—be it a scientific pursuit or a personal passion—his constant curiosity is inspiring. Working with Dr. Venter & witnessing his never-ending dedication to advancing science is a gift.
JCVI's Anna Capria joined a Rally for Medical Research group from Georgia as they made visits today on Capitol Hill to the offices of Senators @ossoff.senate.gov and @warnock.senate.gov and Representatives @repscottpeters.bsky.social and @mcbath.house.gov.
September 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
JCVI's Anna Capria joined a Rally for Medical Research group from Georgia as they made visits today on Capitol Hill to the offices of Senators @ossoff.senate.gov and @warnock.senate.gov and Representatives @repscottpeters.bsky.social and @mcbath.house.gov.
Happy Birthday to Dr. Hamilton Smith or Ham as most of us know him by. To a truly wonderful colleague and friend, we hope you have a wonderful day.
August 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Happy Birthday to Dr. Hamilton Smith or Ham as most of us know him by. To a truly wonderful colleague and friend, we hope you have a wonderful day.
Congratulations to JCVI Vice Chairman, Rudy Ruggles, who was recently honored by Sigma Xi with the 2025 Evan Ferguson Award “for exceptional dedication to advancing the Society’s mission through decades of service and leadership.
August 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Congratulations to JCVI Vice Chairman, Rudy Ruggles, who was recently honored by Sigma Xi with the 2025 Evan Ferguson Award “for exceptional dedication to advancing the Society’s mission through decades of service and leadership.
30 years ago scientists from JCVI, then The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR), mapped the first complete genome sequence of a free-living organism, Haemophilus influenzae Rd.
July 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
30 years ago scientists from JCVI, then The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR), mapped the first complete genome sequence of a free-living organism, Haemophilus influenzae Rd.
We identified 6 microbial cohorts, each corresponding to depths or water masses like Antarctic Bottom Water and ancient Pacific Deep Water. Each have microbes with unique survival strategies.
July 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We identified 6 microbial cohorts, each corresponding to depths or water masses like Antarctic Bottom Water and ancient Pacific Deep Water. Each have microbes with unique survival strategies.
Using 300+ water samples from Easter Island to Antarctica, we mapped microbial diversity from surface to seafloor. We found a “prokaryotic phylocline”—a sharp increase in microbial richness just below the surface.
July 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Using 300+ water samples from Easter Island to Antarctica, we mapped microbial diversity from surface to seafloor. We found a “prokaryotic phylocline”—a sharp increase in microbial richness just below the surface.
Twenty-five years ago today, a landmark moment in scientific history took place at the White House. Dr. J. Craig Venter, joined by Dr. Francis Collins, stood alongside President Bill Clinton as he announced the successful completion of the first draft of the human genome sequence.
#humangenome 🧪🧬
#humangenome 🧪🧬
June 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Twenty-five years ago today, a landmark moment in scientific history took place at the White House. Dr. J. Craig Venter, joined by Dr. Francis Collins, stood alongside President Bill Clinton as he announced the successful completion of the first draft of the human genome sequence.
#humangenome 🧪🧬
#humangenome 🧪🧬
Today, we celebrate a pivotal moment in American history, the day freedom rang for all, marking the liberation of the last enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth reminds us of the power of understanding our past to build a brighter future.
June 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today, we celebrate a pivotal moment in American history, the day freedom rang for all, marking the liberation of the last enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth reminds us of the power of understanding our past to build a brighter future.
John Glass, Ph.D., synthetic biology group leader at JCVI, spoke on June 13 at the Paris Conference on Risks from Mirror Life at the Pasteur Institute.
June 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
John Glass, Ph.D., synthetic biology group leader at JCVI, spoke on June 13 at the Paris Conference on Risks from Mirror Life at the Pasteur Institute.
Throughout June and into July cities around the world, including Washington DC and San Diego, will host Pride events. They're a vital celebration of acceptance and recognition. We're grateful for the strong communities that JCVI calls home. Wherever you're celebrating, Happy Pride Month!
June 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Throughout June and into July cities around the world, including Washington DC and San Diego, will host Pride events. They're a vital celebration of acceptance and recognition. We're grateful for the strong communities that JCVI calls home. Wherever you're celebrating, Happy Pride Month!
The CIRCLE Symposium at JCVI, held this past week, brought together a dynamic global team to advance recycling waste and circular economy innovations.
May 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The CIRCLE Symposium at JCVI, held this past week, brought together a dynamic global team to advance recycling waste and circular economy innovations.
Heart disease affects women differently than men. Women are 50% more likely to die within a month following a heart attack. Let's raise awareness and support research to understand these differences.
#WomensHealthWeek #HeartHealth
#WomensHealthWeek #HeartHealth
May 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Heart disease affects women differently than men. Women are 50% more likely to die within a month following a heart attack. Let's raise awareness and support research to understand these differences.
#WomensHealthWeek #HeartHealth
#WomensHealthWeek #HeartHealth
51% of the population are women, yet most medical research is based on male data. It's time to change that! Women deserve to be equally represented in clinical trials to ensure treatments are effective for everyone.
#WomensHealthWeek #ClinicalTrials
#WomensHealthWeek #ClinicalTrials
May 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
51% of the population are women, yet most medical research is based on male data. It's time to change that! Women deserve to be equally represented in clinical trials to ensure treatments are effective for everyone.
#WomensHealthWeek #ClinicalTrials
#WomensHealthWeek #ClinicalTrials
Did you know that women face unique health challenges that are often underrepresented in research? From ovarian cancer to autoimmune diseases, it's crucial to focus on women's health to ensure better outcomes.
#WomensHealthWeek #HealthForHer
#WomensHealthWeek #HealthForHer
May 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Did you know that women face unique health challenges that are often underrepresented in research? From ovarian cancer to autoimmune diseases, it's crucial to focus on women's health to ensure better outcomes.
#WomensHealthWeek #HealthForHer
#WomensHealthWeek #HealthForHer
This week we hosted the BV-BRC Bioinformatics Workshop at our campus in beautiful La Jolla, providing a fantastic opportunity for bioinformatics professionals to dive deep into the latest tools and techniques in analyzing and exploring bacterial & viral pathogen data using the BV-BRC website tools.
May 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This week we hosted the BV-BRC Bioinformatics Workshop at our campus in beautiful La Jolla, providing a fantastic opportunity for bioinformatics professionals to dive deep into the latest tools and techniques in analyzing and exploring bacterial & viral pathogen data using the BV-BRC website tools.
Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by honoring Rosalind Franklin, a pioneering scientist whose groundbreaking work in X-ray crystallography was a key component in the discovery of the DNA double helix.
March 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by honoring Rosalind Franklin, a pioneering scientist whose groundbreaking work in X-ray crystallography was a key component in the discovery of the DNA double helix.
JCVI staff in DC and La Jolla joined thousands worldwide at #standupforscience2025 rallies in support of robust public funding for science.
March 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
JCVI staff in DC and La Jolla joined thousands worldwide at #standupforscience2025 rallies in support of robust public funding for science.
Who is with us? We'll be with you in DC, San Diego, and in spirit at every rally fighting to defend science. #standupforscience2025
March 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Who is with us? We'll be with you in DC, San Diego, and in spirit at every rally fighting to defend science. #standupforscience2025
Join us Saturday at Petco Park for the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering! JCVI scientists are partnering w @ucsandiego.bsky.social students to bring you exciting activities for all ages! Get hands-on with real world science focusing on plastic pollution, microplastics, & bioaccumulation.
February 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Join us Saturday at Petco Park for the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering! JCVI scientists are partnering w @ucsandiego.bsky.social students to bring you exciting activities for all ages! Get hands-on with real world science focusing on plastic pollution, microplastics, & bioaccumulation.
Emerging evidence shows SARS-CoV-2 can persist in tissues for months or years, potentially driving long COVID symptoms through ongoing inflammation and immune dysregulation. Urgent clinical trials are needed to target this persistent virus and develop effective treatments.
February 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Emerging evidence shows SARS-CoV-2 can persist in tissues for months or years, potentially driving long COVID symptoms through ongoing inflammation and immune dysregulation. Urgent clinical trials are needed to target this persistent virus and develop effective treatments.
Scientists at JCVI are performing innovative research that can transform plastic waste into valuable chemicals, paving the way for a circular economy and sustainable space travel.
February 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Scientists at JCVI are performing innovative research that can transform plastic waste into valuable chemicals, paving the way for a circular economy and sustainable space travel.
We’re Hiring!
If you are looking for a fulfilling career in science, the J. Craig Venter Institute may be a perfect fit. JCVI is an innovative, nimble not-for-profit research institute that has leading programs focused on human genomics/genomic medicine, infectious disease, synthetic biology,
If you are looking for a fulfilling career in science, the J. Craig Venter Institute may be a perfect fit. JCVI is an innovative, nimble not-for-profit research institute that has leading programs focused on human genomics/genomic medicine, infectious disease, synthetic biology,
January 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We’re Hiring!
If you are looking for a fulfilling career in science, the J. Craig Venter Institute may be a perfect fit. JCVI is an innovative, nimble not-for-profit research institute that has leading programs focused on human genomics/genomic medicine, infectious disease, synthetic biology,
If you are looking for a fulfilling career in science, the J. Craig Venter Institute may be a perfect fit. JCVI is an innovative, nimble not-for-profit research institute that has leading programs focused on human genomics/genomic medicine, infectious disease, synthetic biology,
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of equality, justice, and love continues to inspire and guide our fight for a better, more inclusive world.
January 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of equality, justice, and love continues to inspire and guide our fight for a better, more inclusive world.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Hawaiʻi for the first International SynBYSS Conference! It was a successful and dynamic 4 days filled with insightful science, networking and fun.
December 13, 2024 at 8:50 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Hawaiʻi for the first International SynBYSS Conference! It was a successful and dynamic 4 days filled with insightful science, networking and fun.