Eric J. Topol, Scripps Research Institute (IMAGE) Scripps Research Institute Caption Eric J. Topol is the director of Scripps Translational Science Institute, chief academic officer at Scripps Health and professor of translational genomics at the Scripps Research Institute. Credit Courtesy of The Scripps Research Institute Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.