History	Leadership	Research Highlights	Facts & Figures
From our start in 1890 as a laboratory to train high school and college teachers to our position today at the leading edge of biology for the genome age, CSHL continues on a fascinating scientific journey. Under the direction of President Dr. Bruce Stillman and an accomplished Board of Trustees, CSHL’s leadership team sets an agenda and creates the environment for the advancement of biological science. CSHL scientists have been responsible for a great many significant discoveries in cancer, genetic diseases, understanding the brain and agriculture. Get a quick overview of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and our main divisions.

Our research is generating knowledge that will lead to better diagnostics and treatments for major diseases. Read More

We are organized into six divisions:

• Research:  Generates knowledge that will yield better diagnostics and treatments for cancer, neurological diseases and other major diseases, and that will lead to improved and more diverse food resources and more efficient biofuels.
• Watson School of Biological Sciences:  Trains the next generation of scientists through an innovative Ph.D. program and other educational offerings.
• Meetings and Courses:   Brings together more than 12,500 scientists each year from around the world to present and evaluate new data and ideas in biological research.
• Banbury Center:   Provides a crossroads where scientists discuss important topics in molecular biology, human genetics and science policy, among others.
• DNA Learning Centers:  Educates the public about genetics through the nation’s first science centers dedicated to this purpose.
• CSHL Press:  Publishes invaluable materials for the worldwide scientific community and the public.