Allen Institute

The Allen Institute is a privately funded, non-profit, bioscience research institute. The Allen Institute conducts large-scale research with a commitment to an open science model within its research institutes, the Allen Institute for Brain Science, the Allen Institute for Cell Science, and the Allen Institute for Immunology. The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, launched in 2016, funds external research.

Allen Institute
Formation2003 (2003)
FoundersPaul Allen, Jody Allen
TypeIndependent, nonprofit medical research organization
(IRS exemption status): 501(c)(3)
PurposeDedicated to understanding the complexities of bioscience
HeadquartersSeattle, Washington, United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Paul Allen, founder
Jody Allen, founder,
Allan Jones, Ph.D., CEO
Employees
~500
WebsiteAllen Institute
Entryway to the Allen Institute building in Seattle, Washington.

The Allen Institute is located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington and houses the Allen Institute for Brain Science, the Allen Institute for Cell Science, the Allen Institute for Immunology, and the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group. The architects of the building were Perkins + Will and construction was conducted by GLY. The building located at 615 Westlake Ave N was dedicated on December 4, 2015,[1] and was a runner up for building of the year by the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce.[2]

See also

References
  1. http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2015/12/sneak-peek-inside-the-allen-institute.html
  2. http://www.djc.com/cust/BuildingoftheYear2015/
  3. "Creative Connections - Discover South Lake Union". Discover South Lake Union. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  4. "Allen Institute adds artist-in-residence to interact with scientists and provoke mutual inspiration". GeekWire. 2018-03-21. Retrieved 2018-04-09.


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