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July 30, 2026
Researcher Spotlight: Using AI to Predict Which Cancer Mutations Matter
Jessica White, a PhD candidate at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, is using AI and genomic data from cancer patients to identify overlooked mutations and help more people benefit from precision medicine.
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July 27, 2026
Researcher Spotlight: Measuring the Hidden Impact of Stigma in Sickle Cell Disease
As a PhD student at The University of Texas at Austin, Ayobami Aiyeolemi is developing a first-of-its-kind tool to measure sickle cell disease stigma and improve patient care.
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July 20, 2026
Q&A with Kaitlyn Pierpont: Combining Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy for Better Cancer Treatment
Kaitlyn Pierpont, a PhD student at Weill Cornell Medicine, is researching how to improve cancer treatment by combining two therapies: chemotherapy and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
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Upcoming and Recent Events
August 26, 2026
Webinar: Turning Your CV Into an Industry-Ready Resume
Join the PhRMA Foundation for a one-hour crash course on transforming your academic curriculum vitae (CV) into a polished resume to catch the eye of industry hiring managers.
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March 12, 2026
Informational Session: 2027 PhRMA Foundation Awards & Application Process
Join us for an informational webinar and Q&A session about our 2027 research funding opportunities
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September 3, 2025
Webinar: Engaging Patients in Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research
In this PhRMA Foundation webinar, learn about the importance of patient engagement in value assessment and health outcomes research and how applicants for PhF awards can demonstrate their commitment to patient-centered research.
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Press Releases
March 25, 2026
PhRMA Foundation Expands 2026 Awards With Industry Support, Reaching 65 Early-Career Scientists
The PhRMA Foundation awards six additional researchers with 2026 fellowships and grants in bench science programs.
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March 19, 2026
PhRMA Foundation Honors 9 Researchers With 2026 Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Awards
The PhRMA Foundation awarded nine early career researchers a total of $520,000 in 2026 fellowships and grants for their value assessment and health outcomes research.
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January 5, 2026
PhRMA Foundation Awards 4 Trainees for Papers on the Pharmacology of Next Generation Therapeutics
The PhRMA Foundation and the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics awarded Trainee Challenge Awards to four papers as part of a The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics’ special collection on “The Pharmacology of Next Generation Therapeutics.”
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