The evolution of antibody technologies
Scientists have long studied biological systems — first exploring, then exploiting, their natural elegance. In…
One question led George Hong’s quest to impact
George Hong remembers the moment that redirected his career. As a young scientist, he imagined…
Institute for Protein Innovation appoints Kevin J. Harvey, Ph.D., as President and Chief Executive Officer
Boston, September 29, 2026 — The Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI), a nonprofit research organization…
Falling into place: Kevin Harvey’s unscripted path to IPI
In science, the word “falling” can sometimes mean “failing.” But for Kevin Harvey, falling into…
Antibodies: Built to bind
Antibodies are proteins with the remarkable ability to bind specifically to virtually any biological molecule…
From bacteria to yeast, Robert May discovers a path to grad school
It’s his first time at the front of the Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI) classroom,…
Machining antibodies at IPI
Very little these days escapes the reach of machine learning (ML) and, more broadly, artificial…
VHHs: The new kids on the therapeutic block
Antibodies have outgrown their origins. Prodded by protein engineers, they’ve evolved into flexible molecules with…
Codon optimization ‘bake-off’ suggests native constructs are best tool for mammalian protein expression
In the world of protein production, codon optimization is generally considered the go-to method to…
His next big idea might emerge from something small: Stephen Quake joins IPI Board
Biophysicist Stephen Quake has held many titles. He’s invented devices, developed diagnostics and launched companies…
IPI on the Midway: Neuroscience community gathers to explore cell communication and antibody research
The Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI) brought its Antibodies Roadshow back for a second year…
IPI debuts Springer-Lu Postdoctoral Fellowship to support the next generation of protein scientists
The Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI), a nonprofit research institute dedicated to advancing protein science,…