11 June 2025 A new look for the Hubrecht Institute Back to news The Hubrecht Institute is a research institute of the KNAW. We are dedicated to understanding the fundamental processes that govern living cells, tissues, and organisms. Today, we are excited to unveil our new logo and visual identity, one that better reflects who we are and what we do as a research institute. Who are we? We are a curiosity-driven, multidisciplinary institute focused on molecular and developmental biology. Our 20 research groups study the development and functioning of cells and tissues in health and disease. We provide a collaborative environment that connects disciplines and fosters innovative discoveries. Through partnerships with institutions like UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Oncode Institute and EMBL, we bridge fundamental research and biomedical applications. Our mission is to be a connective institute where curiosity-driven research of molecular and developmental biology trains future science leaders and fuels biomedical innovations. The way we do science Our previous logo featured an abstract embryo, a fitting symbol of our roots in developmental biology. That work remains an important part of what we do. However, over time, the scope of our research has expanded to include areas such as tissue regeneration, genome maintenance, single-cell biology, protein structure and functioning. Rather than capture all this diversity in a single symbol, our new logo highlights what connects us: the way we do science. The new design centers on the letter ‘H’, for Hubrecht, partially magnified to reveal cell-like structures. This is a nod to the microscope as one of our key tools. It symbolizes our curiosity to understand life in its finest detail. The four color variations, with turquoise as the primary color, are inspired by the fluorescent microscopy images we use to study biological processes. These images help us visualize, and ultimately understand, how life works. With our new identity, we aim to make the same kind of impression that our science does: one that invites questions, reveals complexity, and sparks wonder.
