Scientific Branding
ImpactEasily digestible narratives around BTI's science
ActionSynthesize faculty research into challenge-oriented foci to articulate BTI's global impact and to drive moonshot initiatives
Key Performance Indicators
Develop faculty-approved science themes
No progress updates yet.
Revise board and donor-facing faculty science narratives
No progress updates yet.
Develop BTI initiatives for visible impact
Progress updates
Discussions are being had with key faculty to gauge support, after which a larger discussion will be had with all faculty.
Nurturing BTI's Investments
ImpactDriving research success
ActionOptimize institutional infrastructure and administrative support to maximize research productivity and financial sustainability
Key Performance Indicators
Rejuvenate science portfolio
Progress updates
New junior faculty member, Mingyuan Zhu, is coming on board in January of 2027. Additional hires will be planned based on outcome of budget for 2027.
Revise and expand BTI junior faculty mentoring and advising new startups
No progress updates yet.
Facilitate scientific innovation
Progress updates
Waiting on budget development for 2027.
Update equipment and/or increase capacity in each of the core facilities
Progress updates
Multiple pieces of equipment have been purchased for 2026, including two growth chambers capable of reaching sub-zero temperatures for assessing chilling and freezing stress. Equipment has been identified for purchase in 2027, including updates for the PCIC.
Strategic National and Global Engagement
ImpactExpanding scope and visibility of our science
ActionSolidify BTI's leadership on the global stage through strategic international consortia and policy-shaping summits
Key Performance Indicators
Strategically recruit scientists from leading international institutes to the SAB
Progress updates
Specific SAB members have been identified, through discussions with Silvia, PLs, and current SAB members.
Host a research/policy summit to demonstrate BTI's leadership during this SP period
No progress updates yet.
Establishment of two to three new formal partnerships with global institutions
No progress updates yet.
Develop internal funding mechanisms that facilitate collaboration with partners
Progress updates
Waiting on budget development for 2027.
Research-Focused Donor Engagement
ImpactBTI's research takes center stage with donors
ActionAdopt a researcher and research-focused donor engagement strategy
Key Performance Indicators
Develop quarterly impact reports for donors, written by a "Science Liaison"
Progress updates
Working on developing internal monthly updates for releasing news about publications, grants, and lab events. These internal focusing newsletters will then be used to develop quarterly impact reports with donors in mind.
One to two BTI Science Salons per year, by PIs or Silverthorne Fellows, to lay audiences
No progress updates yet.
Each BTI PI is adopted by a board member for increasing the BTI network
No progress updates yet.