Scripps Research

Not to be confused with other organizations named Scripps.
Scripps Research
A Scripps Research chemist (Phil Baran) wearing an institute lab coat
A Scripps Research chemist (Phil Baran) wearing an institute lab coat
Established1924; 100 years ago (1924)
Faculty173
Staff2,100
Location
San Diego, California
,
US
Coordinates32°53′34″N 117°14′34″W / 32.8929°N 117.2427°W / 32.8929; -117.2427
Websitewww.scripps.edu

Scripps Research is a nonprofit American medical research facility that focuses on research and education in the biomedical sciences. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the institute has over 170 laboratories employing 2,100 scientists,[1] technicians, graduate students, and administrative and other staff.

The institute holds over 1,100 patents,[2] has produced 11 FDA-approved therapeutics, and has generated over 50 spin-off companies.[citation needed] According to the 2017 Nature Innovation Index, Scripps Research is the #1 most influential research institution in the world.[3][4] The Scripps Research graduate program is ranked 9th nationally in the biological sciences, 6th for organic chemistry, and 6th for biochemistry.[5]

In 2022, their Jupiter, Florida, campus became a part of the University of Florida.[6] Jupiter-based graduate students remain part of the Scripps Research graduate program.

  1. ^ About The Scripps Research Institute
  2. ^ jc. "Facts-At-A-Glance". www.scripps.edu. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  3. ^ "Top 200 institutions by Lens score | Nature Index 2017 China | Nature Index Supplements | Nature Index". www.natureindex.com. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  4. ^ jt. "TSRI Ranks No. 1 in Innovation Influence". www.scripps.edu. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  5. ^ "Scripps Research Institute". usnews.com. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  6. ^ "Scripps, University of Florida seal the deal on purchase of Jupiter campus. Here's its new name". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2023-06-08.