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We inspire discoveries that improve and extend human life. Researchers at The Hormel Institute use cutting-edge technologies to accelerate answers to fundamental biological questions through innovation and creativity to improve lives and cultivate hope.

 

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Determined. Resilient. Inspirational.

Breanna Bortner, our 2025 Paint The Town Pink ambassador, is all of those things, and we 
couldn't be more proud to have her lead this year's fundraising campaign.

About PTTP

The annual Austin community-led campaign to raise funds for cancer research has arrived, and we are proud to introduce Breanna Bortner as this year's PTTP ambassador. Beginning its 15th year, PTTP has raised $3.1M for cancer research.

From Plunging For Pink to the Austin Bruins Gala to the Smashing Cancer Demo Derby to many other family-friendly activities, we have something for everyone, so check out our Paint The Town Pink website!

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The Hormel Institute Scientists Publish Paper in Nature Communications With New Insights on Adenoviruses

Using cryoEM technology housed at The Hormel Institute, researchers studied the locations, structural characteristics, and interactions between blood coagulation proteins and different Ads, as well as their possible implications on vector transduction and immune clearance. 

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We offer a variety of internship and training opportunities for the next generation of scientists

You can apply NOW for the 2025 SURE Internship! Students expand their knowledge of basic research and gain firsthand experience learning about equipment and techniques that are generally not available in undergraduate academic programs. 

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