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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.
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…
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December 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Now available: Free, on-demand course “Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research”
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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…
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December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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From PLOS One - What is a “Good” figure: Scoring of biomedical data visualization
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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…
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December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of Holy Shift! Biomedical Breakthroughs Shaping Tomorrow : Small Proteins: Big Hope | Felipe Quiroz. Have a listen:
Small Proteins: Big Hope | Felipe Quiroz
What if the key to curing disease like Alzheimer’s lies in the tiny,...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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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.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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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
November 6, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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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!

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October 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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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.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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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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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…
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September 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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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.
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September 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Elon summit with RTI International examines humanity in the age of AI
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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…
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September 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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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
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August 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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RTI International and Elon University to host conference on the future of artificial intelligence www.elon.edu/u/news/2025/... #bwfscicomm
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.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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
August 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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There Is No Such Thing as ‘Alternative’ Careers for Ph.D.s www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care... #bwfcareer
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.
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August 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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
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August 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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AI reveals language links between Reddit groups for hate speech, psychiatric disorders
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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.…
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August 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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
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July 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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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
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July 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Now accepting applications for Career Awards at the Scientific Interface www.bwfund.org/funding-oppo... LOI Deadline: September 2, 2025 #bwfcasi
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July 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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BWF is accepting LOIs for CHEX Centers—$2.5M over 5 yrs to support innovative work at the intersection of climate change + human health.

🗓 LOI due Aug 1, 2025
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#ClimateHealth #BWFChex #GrantOpportunity
July 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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APPLICATIONS OPEN - Seed grants to stimulate new connections between scholars working in largely disconnected fields who might together change the course of climate change’s impact on human health.
Deadline: July 24
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July 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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SE Raleigh student completes aviation program
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SE Raleigh student completes aviation program
The Triangle Tribune is a newspaper serving the black communities in the Durham, Raleigh Cary and Chapel Hill
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July 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM