Topics in this Annual Report include: A Message from the Director (Douglas. F. Antczak); Table of Contents; Baker Institute Advisory Council; Leaders in Their Field: 2002 Institute Awards; Black Tie & Tails a Success; New Laboratory Named for Albert Boswick Foundation; Advisory Council Listing; Baker Institute Dedicates New Building in 2002; Thaw Charitable Trust Provides Lecture Theater; New Faculty at the Baker Institute; Achievements: Research Highlights; Visiting Scholars and Scientists Bring Global Perspective to Institute; Briefs: Secrets of the Sequence; In Our Laboratories: Faculty at the Baker Institute; Departures; Financial Highlights; Partners in Progress: Private Support at the Baker Institute in 2002; Honor Roll of Giving; Baker Institute Memorial Gift Program: A Salute to Participating Veterinarians; Paving the Way for Research: Contributors to Baker Legacy Walk; Who We Are.