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October 8, 2026
Q&A with Shannuo Li: Inspired by Women in Science, Driven to Fight Cancer
Shannuo Li, a PhD student in molecular pharmaceutics at the University of Utah, aims to develop new therapies for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that often returns after treatment.
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October 6, 2026
Q&A with Dr. David Nie: Turning Serendipity Into Scientific Breakthroughs
Dr. David Nie, a postdoctoral trainee at Yale University, is researching how to rewire specific proteins to turn on a cell’s cancer-fighting genes.
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September 28, 2026
Q&A with Kelly O’Rourke: Following Her Passion for Drug Discovery, One Puzzle Piece at a Time
Kelly O’Rourke, a PhD student at Vanderbilt University, aims to uncover how a key protein helps protect the brain’s dopamine-producing cells, with the goal of finding new treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
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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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