The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry and physics. Founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1901 as the nation's first institute for medical research, the University has a unique laboratory-based structure that encourages interdisciplinary research and collaboration. A total of 23 scientists associated with the University throughout its history have received the Nobel Prize in medicine or chemistry — including Roderick MacKinnon in 2003, President Paul Nurse in 2001, Paul Greengard in 2000, and Günter Blobel in 1999. In addition, 19 Rockefeller scientists have received Lasker Awards, five have been named MacArthur Fellows and 12 have garnered the National Medal of Science. More than a third of the current faculty are elected members of the National Academy of Sciences. The Rockefeller University Home Page »