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 Every day, researchers learn more about how our bodies work. Their discoveries point the way to new techniques to treat and prevent disease. Take the quiz to test your knowledge of biomedical science! Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899483548&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences&WT.rss_a=Test Your Knowledge: Biomedical Science Quiz&WT.z_contenttype=Report Twenty-two of the nation’s most enterprising researchers were named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts for 2013. The scholarships provide flexible funding to early-career scientists researching the basis of perplexing health problems such as diabetes, autism, Parkinson’s disease, and cancer. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899483545&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=The Pew Charitable Trusts - Newsroom&WT.rss_a=From Autism to Diabetes to Parkinson's Disease: Pew Funds 22 Early-Career Scientists to Take Calculated Risks&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease 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 Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx