The Cell Biology Program at SKI is an innovative, world-class program where we elucidate the mysteries how cells work and educate the next generations of scientists in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Now and in the past, we discover fundamental aspects of cells and their interactions with each other using state-of-the-art technologies, ranging from molecular and cellular imaging to advanced mass spectrometry and innovative tissue culture and animal models.
Our research activities span:
- Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Cell division, differentiation, migration, morphogenesis and wound healing
- Cell death
- Cell signaling
- Cellular machines in protein homeostasis, cytoskeleton and membrane biology
- Metabolism
- Neurobiology and neurodegenerative diseases
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Organelle Biology
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Malcolm A. S. Moore
It is with a heavy heart that we mark the passing of Dr. Malcolm A. S. Moore, DPhil, on September 23, 2025. Dr. Moore was a pioneering biologist whose discoveries profoundly shaped modern cell biology, immunology, and cancer research. As the founding Enid A. Haupt Chair of Cell Biology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, his groundbreaking studies on hematopoietic and stem cell biology paved the way for transformative advances in medicine. His research deepened our understanding of how immune and blood systems develop and regenerate, leading to innovative therapeutic approaches in cancer and immune disorders. Among his many achievements, Dr. Moore’s work contributed to the development of filgrastim—a life-saving therapy that stimulates white blood cell production and supports patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Dr. Moore’s exceptional contributions were recognized through numerous honors, including the William B. Coley Award for Basic and Tumor Immunology, the Hope Funds Award of Excellence in Basic Research, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cancer Research & Treatment Fund, and the C. Chester Stock Award Lectureship. In recognition of his discovery of G-CSF, that insight was named a “Major Cancer Milestone” by ASCO .
His vision and leadership established a lasting foundation of scientific excellence that continues to guide the Cell Biology Program today, inspiring generations of scientists to pursue discovery, mentorship, and innovation in the advancement of human health.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Moore’s family, including his wife Francine, as well as his friends and colleagues.
