Trudeau Institute

01/08/2026

$6.7M in Federal Funding Secured for Trudeau Institute🚨

We’re happy to share that Trudeau Institute will be awarded $6.7 million in federal support to expand our biotechnology research capacity and modernize critical scientific infrastructure.

$2.5M from SSenator Chuck Schumerand U.U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrandill help us upgrade specialized equipment essential to our biomedical mission.
$4.2M from Rep. Elise Stefanik will support process automation, advanced data collection, and systems that accelerate scientific impact.

This investment strengthens our ability to conduct cutting-edge research, foster collaboration with public and private partners, and advance discoveries that serve both the North Country and global public health.

We’re grateful to our federal partners and to the NoNorth Country Chamber of Commercefor their unwavering support of our work. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier future, right here in the Adirondacks.

Chuck Schumer D-NY Kirsten Gillibrand Elise Stefanik Village of Saranac Lake Saranac Lake

01/08/2026

We’re grateful to have worked alongside our regional partners, including the North Country Chamber of Commerce and our federal delegation, to make this long-term priority a reality.

Special thanks to U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senator Chuck Schumer, Rep. Elise Stefanik, and Chamber President Garry Douglas for championing our mission and investing in science that serves both the North Country and the nation. The future is bright, onward and upward!

Congress is finalizing a total of $6.7 MILLION for Trudeau Institute, a major investment we have worked with Trudeau for three years to secure as a regional priority! In two separate items, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has obtained $4.2 million for bio research and Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have obtained $2.5 million for modernization of equipment.

"Trudeau is a uniquely important asset for the North Country and the nation," says Chamber President Garry Douglas. "Securing fresh federal investment in its research endeavors has been a top aim of ours in Congress, working actively with the Congresswoman and Senators including a number of meetings here and in Washington. We thank our Washington partners for this major advance and congratulate all at Trudeau Institute! Onward and upward!"

01/08/2026

We extend our gratitude to Congresswoman Stefanik for her partnership and leadership in helping secure federal funding through the Community Project Funding initiative. This support is vital to advancing Trudeau Institute’s mission as we continue our commitment to innovative, modern research dedicated to lifesaving scientific discovery. We are thankful to Congresswoman Stefanik and her staff for their unwavering advocacy on our behalf. This funding will have a lasting impact on the Adirondacks, strengthening the communities where we live and work.

12/18/2025

Congratulations to our colleagues at The Jackson Laboratory on receiving a major ARPA-H award to advance next-generation cell-based disease models. It’s exciting to see this level of federal support for work that can shorten the path from discovery to treatment. We are proud to be partners with JAX and look forward to seeing the impact of this research. More information at

New CARDIOVERSE project combines AI, stem cells, and genetic variation to predict drug safety before human trials.

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Ryan D**g, Colgate University Class of 2027, on completion of the Trudeau Institute Biomedical Research Scholars Program Fall 2025 semester! Ryan made considerable progress this semester studying how adjuvants can enhance immunity to influenza A vaccines and his seminar today showcased his dedication, growth and passion for research!
The Biomedical Research Scholars Program is credit-earning experience where students are immersed in a research project in infectious disease immunology under the direction of Dr. Deb Brown. For more information go to https://www.trudeauinstitute.org/brsp

12/03/2025

Trudeau Institute is expanding STEM programming for local students thanks to a generous grant from the Cloudsplitter Foundation. This support enables new hands-on learning opportunities in biomedical research and strengthens our mission of advancing science education in our region. We look forward to welcoming more students into the lab and continuing to invest in the next generation of scientists in the North Country and beyond.

SARANAC LAKE | Thanks to funding through the Cloudsplitter Foundation, the Trudeau Institute is now expanding opportunities for science-based learning to high school students throughout the North Country.

12/02/2025

On Tuesday, December 2, people like you will show again what can be accomplished, when caring people come together to give, help and take action! Trudeau Institute is committed to safeguarding global health. We work diligently on most current health risks like antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases that cause so much harm in our world. Consider supporting Trudeau Institute and our researchers on December 2 with a donation of any size to show that you care too at https://www.trudeauinstitute.org/support-us

09/26/2025

Dengue isn’t just a public health concern, it’s a national security risk.
In tropical regions, U.S. service members face real risk. One study found that 11% of Army Special Forces tested positive for dengue antibodies post-deployment. Even mild cases can take soldiers off the field. Severe cases? They can be mission-ending.

With limited treatment options and a vaccine approved only for select populations, the threat is real for both military readiness and public health.

That’s why researchers at Trudeau Institute are working to close the gap. Our scientists are advancing critical dengue research to help protect communities at home and troops abroad.

09/17/2025

The leaves are changing, school is back in session, and so is another semester of hands-on learning at Trudeau Institute, where students are diving into real-world research that shapes the future of science.

08/26/2025

“The money would be available, the senator said, provided it survived a fractured House of Representatives.” U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake Monday morning to announce a $2.5 million Senate line item for research to the center

08/26/2025

Thank you, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, for visiting Trudeau Institute and championing the role of science in protecting public health. Federal investment in research ensures that the North Country continues to drive innovation with global impact.

08/26/2025

Senator U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing to pass congressionally directed spending for the Trudeau Institute, strengthening America’s biodefense, advancing science locally while protecting public health globally.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has long been a committed friend of TRUDEAU INSTITUTE and so we were pleased to join her there on her latest visit to discuss federal support for Trudeau's vital research.

This included her announcement of success in securing a $2.5 million grant for Trudeau that we have advocated for, still subject to final appropriations. We will be meeting with Senator Gillibrand in Washington in September on Trudeau, Plattsburgh International Airport, the needs of our transportation equipment producers, and U.S.-Canada relations among other topics.

We thank the Senator for her accessibility and support on regional projects and issues.