Science. Teams of scientists–which include biologists, physical scientists, engineers, computational scientists, and more–are joining forces to examine life and life processes. Using new technologies that process huge amounts of data very quickly, researchers have found collaborative work to be much more productive and, actually, necessary.

Life Sciences. This "new biology" is now making it possible to study life in much greater depth, generate greater and more specialized data, and analyze research findings more quickly than ever before. Life sciences research has already altered our understanding of the origins of life and improved quality of life. Completion of the Human Genome Project is one door life sciences has opened. Finding genetic causes of disease is one of many applications.

Life sciences promises much more, and Cornell is at the forefront of making that happen.

The New Life Sciences Initiative (NLSI) is a university-wide collaboration to develop and launch a multiyear, $600-million campaign that will enhance and support life sciences research and education. It is the most far-reaching research initiative in Cornell history.