The Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Featured JRI Covers from Science Immunology, October 2019; Immunity, April 14, 2020; Cell Host & Microbe, December 12, 2018 and May 13, 2020.

A postdoctoral scientist working at the lab bench.

Chris Parkhurst cortical neuron cultured from the early postnatal mouse brain

A cortical neuron cultured from the early postnatal brain, stained for the neuron specific marker Tuj1 (green) along with excitatory synaptic marker GLUT1 (blue) and the inhibitory synaptic marker Gephyrin (red). Image courtesy of Drs. David Artis and Christopher Parkhurst

A lab technician processing tissue samples at the lab bench to run a polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It is a technique used to amplify a segment of DNA of interest by producing lots and lots of copies.

Chris Parkhurst Mouse meninges whole mount preparation stained

Meninges whole mount preparation stained for nuclei (DAPI), Tuj1 (green), or CD45 (red). Image courtesy of Drs. David Artis and Christopher Parkhurst

Nick and Samah working on experiment design at white board

Two lab members working on experiment design.

IL-33 in intestinal epithelial cells Artis lab

Immunostaining of the small intestine of a transgenic mouse expressing the cytokine interleukin 33
(IL-33; green) in the nuclei (blue) of intestinal epithelial cells (purple). Stromal cells stained red.
Interleukin-33 is a protein released from damaged or infected cells, initiating type 2 immune
responses. Image courtesy of Drs. Tanel Mahlakõiv and David Artis.

Immune Cells Heal the Intestine by Controlling Iron Sonnenberg Lab

Color-enhanced images of the large intestine from a mouse that has repaired following injury (left) and the large intestine from a mouse lacking hepcidin that was unable to repair (right). Image credit: Drs. Nicholas J. Bessman and Gregory Sonnenberg.

Artistic rendering of a tumor growing within a colon, resulting in local alterations of resident microbiota. Artist/Image Source: Sarah Field Sonnenberg

Mucus production (red) in the lung under inflammatory conditions. Picture courtesy of Drs. David Artis and Saya Moriyama.

Scientific Seminars & Research Exchange

Connecting Ideas. Advancing Discovery. Fostering Collaboration.

At the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (JRI), scientific exchange and collaboration are central to our mission. Through research discussions, journal clubs, and interactive presentations, we bring together investigators, trainees, and research professionals to share discoveries, explore emerging scientific advances, and foster meaningful interdisciplinary connections.

Our scientific programs provide opportunities to exchange ideas, receive constructive feedback, and strengthen collaborations across immunology, microbiology, gastroenterology, and related disciplines.

Research in Progress (RIP) Seminar Series

Sharing discoveries. Encouraging collaboration.

The Research in Progress (RIP) Seminar Series provides a collaborative forum for investigators and trainees to present ongoing research, share preliminary findings, and engage in scientific discussions with colleagues.

These interactive sessions encourage the exchange of ideas, foster constructive feedback, and create opportunities for new collaborations across research laboratories.

By highlighting research at various stages of development, the series supports scientific innovation, professional development, and the advancement of interdisciplinary research.

Schedule: Details of upcoming sessions will be shared with participating laboratories.

Journal Club

Exploring new perspectives in science.

The JRI Journal Club brings together researchers and trainees to critically examine recent scientific publications, discuss emerging discoveries, and explore new approaches to understanding inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases.

Through engaging discussions of influential and emerging research, participants strengthen their scientific knowledge, sharpen critical-thinking skills, and gain new perspectives that may inform their own investigations.

Journal Club also provides a valuable opportunity for trainees to develop presentation skills and engage with colleagues across research disciplines.

Schedule: Meeting details and selected publications are shared with participants.

Scientific Exchange & Collaborative Learning

Beyond our recurring research discussions, JRI supports a culture of continuous learning through scientific exchange, collaborative initiatives, and engagement with the broader research community at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Investigators and trainees are encouraged to participate in relevant institutional seminars, scientific symposia, and educational programs that complement the Institute's research mission.

Stay Connected

Information about upcoming research presentations, journal club discussions, and other scientific activities will be shared as programming is confirmed.

We invite members of our research community to participate, exchange ideas, and contribute to an environment of scientific discovery and collaboration.

Weill Cornell Medicine The Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease 413 E 69th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10021 Phone: (644) 962-4000