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From the Blog
October 19, 2026
Q&A with Dr. Julia Bleier: Balancing Curiosity and Patience in the Pursuit of New Treatments
Julia Bleier, PhD, of Weill Cornell Medicine is developing a new way to target a key brain receptor involved in brain disorders such as anxiety, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease.
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October 15, 2026
Your Questions Answered: Resumes, Networking, and LinkedIn for Industry Careers
In today’s highly competitive job market, early-career researchers need to know how to promote themselves. This blog answers common questions to help scientists confidently pursue careers in industry.
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October 13, 2026
Researcher Spotlight: Exploring the Real-World Effects of GLP-1 Medicines in Children and Adolescents
Pareeta Kotecha, a PhD student at the University of Florida, is researching the real-world impacts of GLP-1 medicines in children and adolescents with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Upcoming and Recent Events
October 8, 2026
Informational Session: 2027 Fellowship Program Expansion
Join this informational session to learn more about the PhRMA Foundation’s new 2027 funding opportunities for PhD students and postdoctoral trainees.
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September 3, 2026
Informational Session: 2027 Value Assessment & Health Outcomes Research Awards
Do you have questions about the PhRMA Foundation’s Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Program? Join this informational webinar to learn about our 2027 research funding opportunities for predoctoral students and postdoctoral trainees.
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August 26, 2026
Webinar: Turning Your CV Into an Industry-Ready Resume
Watch this PhRMA Foundation webinar 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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Press Releases
October 5, 2026
PhRMA Foundation Launches Initiative to Strengthen America’s Future Scientific Workforce
The PhRMA Foundation is undertaking the largest expansion in its 60-year history, with plans to fund 500 early-career researchers over the next three years.
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August 26, 2026
PhRMA Foundation Awards 3 Trainees for Papers on AI in Managed Care Pharmacy
The PhRMA Foundation awarded three papers with $5,000 Trainee Challenge Awards as part of a Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy themed issue on artificial intelligence in managed care pharmacy.
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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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