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Unlocking the secrets of life itself is the driving force behind the Salk Institute. Our team of world-class​,​ award-winning scientists pushes the boundaries of knowledge in areas such as neuroscience​,​ cancer research​,​ aging​,​ immunobiology​,​ plant biology​,​ computational biology​,​ and more. Founded by Jonas Salk​,​ developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine​,​ the Institute is an independent​,​ nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice​,​ intimate by nature​,​ and fearless in the face of any challenge.