The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences supports promising early-career scientists in the health sciences—particularly young researchers with innovative approaches and ideas. http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room.aspx Dr. Michael "Micha" Rape, a 2007 Pew Scholar, has been named winner of The Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science for his work on ubiquitination, a process which "tags" damaged or bad proteins for destruction, as it relates to many diseases, including cancer or neurodegeneration. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:45:12 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899454046&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=2007 Pew Scholar Wins The Vilcek Prize&WT.z_contenttype=PewInTheMedia 2008 Pew Biomedical Scholar Finds New Method for Flu Prevention Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:11:52 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899447050&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=2008 Pew Biomedical Scholar Finds New Method for Flu Prevention&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle The Washington Post highlighted the research of 1990 Pew Biomedical Scholar Carol Greider in a Q&A article.  In the article, Dr. Greider discussed how a hunch she had as a young researcher led to the discovery of the enzyme telomerase, which has potential applications in aging and cancer and won her the 2009 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:32:44 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899436161&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=1990 Pew Scholar Featured in The Washington Post&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle The Boston Globe featured a story on 1993 Pew Biomedical Scholar Rudy Tanzi, a “rock star of science.” The story profiled Dr. Tanzi, who is best known for discovering genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, and explained how his diverse interests—including rock music—are all bolstered by the same willingness to risk failure and explore fresh ideas. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899432676&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=The Boston Globe Profiles 1993 Pew Scholar&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle Top, young scientific researchers receive grants to promote innovative work. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:16:56 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899418727&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=Promising Scientists Selected as Pew Biomedical Scholars (Fall 2012 Trust Magazine Briefly Noted)&WT.z_contenttype=Summary Twenty-two of the nation’s most innovative young researchers were named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899398204&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=22 Of America’s Most Promising Scientists Selected As Pew Biomedical Scholars&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease <p>An article in the Memphis Daily News discusses 2011 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences Max Fletcher's innovative and creative approach to studying how sensory experience affects the brain.</p> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899363295&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=Fletcher to Use Pew Grant to Study Olfactory Function&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle <p>In the wake of the State of the Union address, the host of CNBC’s Wall Street Journal Report, Maria Bartiromo, interviewed Rebecca Rimel, The Pew Charitable Trust’s President and CEO, and Pew Biomedical Scholars Dr. Carol Greider and Dr. Matthew Evans on the need for increased investment in America’s young scientists.</p> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899362717&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=On the Record: CNBC Focuses on Pew’s Investment in Biomedical Innovation (Spring 2011 Trust Magazine)&WT.z_contenttype=Summary <p>Twenty-two of America’s most promising scientists have been named 2011 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The program encourages early-career scientists to advance research that leads to important medical breakthroughs and treatments.</p> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899360648&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=Twenty-Two of America's Most Promising Scientists Selected as 2011 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx