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We're proud to feature Román Ramos Báez, PhD, a 2024 recipient of the BWF Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP) award

In this video, learn about the meaning of BWF award to Dr. Báez & advice for the next generation of scientists

#bwfpdep #DiversityInSTEM #AwardeeSpotlight

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Student STEM Enrichment Program - Burroughs Wellcome Fund Jun 10, 2026

Curiosity needs a place to go.
The Student STEM Enrichment Program supports hands-on science experiences for students across North Carolina—where learning moves beyond the classroom and into discovery.
Learn more: www.bwfund.org/grants/scien...

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Civic Science Funders Collaborative Advisory Series | Co-Creating Health for Communities and Environments: A Civic Science Conversation with Maureen Lichtveld - Civic Science Funders March 19, 2026

In a Civic Science Funders Collaborative conversation led by Elizabeth Christopherson and Dr. Lou Muglia, Dr. Maureen Lichtveld reflects on co-creating health with communities.

A thoughtful look at collaboration, trust, and shared knowledge.

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What if philanthropy helped shape not only what research gets done, but who succeeds in science?

Foundations can play a powerful role in building stronger career pathways for early-career scientists through training, mentorship, and community.

Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#bwfcareer

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BWF Announces 2026 PRISM Awards - Burroughs Wellcome Fund The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the PRISM Awards—Promoting Research Innovation in Science and Mathematics. The PRISM Awards support bold, creative…

From stop-motion STEM labs to coding with Ozobots, the BWF 2026 PRISM Award recipients are bringing creative, inquiry-driven science and math experiences to their students.

These projects show how local classroom innovation can inspire the next generation of scientists.
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BWF Announces 2026 PRISM Awards - Burroughs Wellcome Fund The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the PRISM Awards—Promoting Research Innovation in Science and Mathematics. The PRISM Awards support bold, creative…

BWF is proud to announce the 2026 PRISM Awards, supporting innovative STEM learning in classrooms across N.C. These small grants help teachers create hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and open pathways into science.
Read more: www.bwfund.org/news/bwf-ann... #bwfstem

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How Boost helps Cape Fear Community College students stay on track to work in high-demand fields Cape Fear Community College, one of the first colleges to roll out the Boost program in North Carolina, is already seeing signs of success.

How Boost helps Cape Fear Community College students stay on track to work in high-demand fields www.ednc.org/how-boost-he... #bwfssep

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Career Guidance for Trainees - Burroughs Wellcome Fund Mar 12, 2026

Calling all academic career professionals! If your role focuses on graduate student or postdoc development, apply for the Career Guidance for Trainees workshop + grant ($15K) to create new career-focused interventions. Apply by Mar 12! www.bwfund.org/grants/caree... #bwfcareer

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Cholinergic modulation of dopamine release drives effortful behaviour - Nature In the nucleus accumbens, acetylcholine boosts dopamine release to promote effortful behaviour.

Congratulations to Neir Eshel MD PhD, BWF Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) awardee, on the recent publication
This work advances our understanding of neural circuits and behavior and shows the impact of early‑career support.
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#bwfcams

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NC STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship North Carolina Sea Grant news

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics — and a desire to influence public policy in North Carolina?

The NC STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship is now open for applications through March 9, 2026.

ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/nc-stem-poli...

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Ashish Jha, Physician and Public Health Leader - Academy Induction Address, 2025
Ashish Jha, Physician and Public Health Leader - Academy Induction Address, 2025 Ashish Jha is Dean of the School of Public Health and Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University. He is both a practicing physician and a globally trusted expert on major…

At the 2025 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Induction Ceremony, BWF President & CEO Lou Muglia introduced Ashish Jha as a newly elected member.

Jha emphasized a core value we share at BWF: trust is the engine of progress, especially in the age of biology.

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Now available: Free, on-demand course “Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research” The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) and STEMCELL Technologies today announced the launch of Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research, a free, on-demand course designed to help…

Now available: Free, on-demand course “Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research”
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What is a “Good” figure: Scoring of biomedical data visualization Biomedical data visualization is critical for interpreting complex datasets, yet the clarity and quality of visualizations vary widely across tools and applications. This study introduces a…

From PLOS One - What is a “Good” figure: Scoring of biomedical data visualization
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Small Proteins: Big Hope | Felipe Quiroz What if the key to curing disease like Alzheimer’s lies in the tiny,...

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Holy Shift! Biomedical Breakthroughs Shaping Tomorrow : Small Proteins: Big Hope | Felipe Quiroz. Have a listen:

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Applications are open for the Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP)—supporting postdocs as they advance cutting-edge research and build thriving scientific careers.
Learn more & apply: bwfund.org/pdep #bwfpdep

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Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative - Burroughs Wellcome Fund by

The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
Apply now buff.ly/rNhJKMW #bwfrepro

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It’s been so much fun connecting with the 2025 @bwfund.bsky.social PATH cohort! Such an inspirational group of scientist @novaislab.bsky.social @adore.bsky.social @virulentmind.bsky.social

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A'Lester Allen, PhD, a postdoc in the @uicpharmacy.bsky.social and Cancer Center trainee, just became the first UIC postdoc to earn the prestigious @bwfund.bsky.social Career Award at the Scientific Interface!

Read more: bit.ly/3WzBnwO

#CancerResearch

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The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
Apply now buff.ly/rNhJKMW #bwfrepro

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Spatial and functional diversity of innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract may contribute to antiviral responses to HIV - Nature Immunology The authors spatially and functionally map innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract at homeostasis, uncovering tissue-specific and subset-specific distribution and functions, and rapid…

From Nature Immunology - Spatial and functional diversity of innate lymphoid cells in the human female genital tract may contribute to antiviral responses to HIV
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Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative - Burroughs Wellcome Fund by

The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
Apply now buff.ly/rNhJKMW #bwfrepro

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Elon summit with RTI International examines humanity in the age of AI Researchers, thought leaders, and policy makers attended a daylong program in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park on Sept. 17, 2025, to develop research agendas and explore philosophical…

Elon summit with RTI International examines humanity in the age of AI
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The Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative is now accepting applications. Up to $500,000 over 4 years to support bold research into pregnancy duration, fetal growth, and pregnancy complications. Deadline: Dec 4, 2025.
Apply now www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo... #bwfrepro

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Application now open: Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) is a highly competitive program that provides $700,000 awards over 5 years for physician-scientists, who are committed to an academic career
Deadline: 10/07/25
www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo...
#bwfcams

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RTI International and Elon University to host conference on the future of artificial intelligence Leading experts will explore humanity’s role in AI and develop a shared research agenda for responsible innovation when they convene for the Sept. 17 program in Research Triangle Park.

RTI International and Elon University to host conference on the future of artificial intelligence www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/... #bwfscicomm

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🌟 Congrats to Román Ramos Báez, PhD, 2024 recipient of the BWF Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (PDEP) Award! 🎉 He shares how the award shapes his journey + advice for future scientists.
#bwfpdep #DiversityinSTEM #AwardeeSpotlight

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There Is No Such Thing as Alternative Careers for Ph.D.s (opinion) It’s time we free ourselves of the false binary of academic and nonacademic careers post-Ph.D., writes Briana Konnick.

There Is No Such Thing as ‘Alternative’ Careers for Ph.D.s www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care... #bwfcareer

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Are you a public school #STEM teacher in NC? Are you seeking support in the purchase of STEM related equipment, supplies, & materials?
Applications now open: www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo...
Deadline: 09/30/25
#bwfprism #stem

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AI reveals language links between Reddit groups for hate speech, psychiatric disorders A new analysis suggests that posts in hate speech communities on the social media website Reddit share speech-pattern similarities with posts in Reddit communities for certain psychiatric disorders.…

AI reveals language links between Reddit groups for hate speech, psychiatric disorders
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