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Before we step inside, let me tell you a story. The Wistar Institute, a grand building built in the late 19th century, stands tall on Spruce Street in Philadelphia. Isaac Jones Wistar, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, founded the Institute in 1892. It wasn’t created as a museum but to sponsor and publish medical research. The original building housed research laboratories and a museum that showcased a collection of preserved specimens, including some remarkable brains. The Wistar Institute is known for its groundbreaking research in fields like oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. They were the first to develop a vaccine for rubella, a disease that causes birth defects, in the 1960s. Wistar also played a key role in developing the rabies vaccine, which has saved countless lives. So, we see that this building is not just about bricks and mortar; it’s a testament to human ingenuity and the pursuit of a better future.

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