Scripps Research
A Scripps Research chemist (Phil S. Baran) wearing an institute lab coat | |
| Established | 1924 |
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| Faculty | 173 |
| Staff | 2,100 |
| Location | , US |
| Coordinates | 32°53′34″N 117°14′34″W / 32.8929°N 117.2427°W |
| Website | www |
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, technicians, graduate students, and administrative and other staff.
The institute holds over 1,100 patents, has produced 11 FDA-approved therapeutics, and has generated over 50 spin-off companies. The Scripps Research graduate program is ranked 9th nationally in the biological sciences, 6th for organic chemistry, and 6th for biochemistry.
In 2022, their Jupiter, Florida, campus became a part of the University of Florida. Jupiter-based graduate students remain part of the Scripps Research graduate program.