Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences

En las fronteras de la ciencia: diez becarios Pew han sido seleccionados para investigar enfermedades que incluyen la diabetes, la esquizofrenia y el cáncer

Diez científicos latinoamericanos fueron hoy nombrados Becarios Pew en Ciencias Biomédicas por las Fundaciones Benéficas Pew. Esta beca proporciona apoyo para financiar las investigaciones de los becarios, permitiéndoles estudiar con destacados científicos de Estados Unidos e invirtiendo capital inicial para ayudarles a establecer sus propios laboratorios al regresar a sus países de origen. La beca Pew otorga un financiamiento flexible a los investigadores posdoctorales que investigan algunos de los problemas de salud más preocupantes del mundo, como la diabetes, la esquizofrenia y el cáncer.

On the Scientific Frontier: Pew Funds 10 Latin American Scientists Conducting Innovative Research

Ten scientists were named Pew Latin American fellows in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts for 2013. The fellowship provides support to advance grantees’ research, enables them to study with prominent U.S. scientists, and invests seed capital to help them establish laboratories in their home countries. Learn more about the scientists and their work.

Nas fronteiras da Ciência: 10 Pew Fellows são selecionados para pesquisar doenças

Dez cientistas foram hoje nomeados Pew Latin American Fellows nas Ciências Biomédicas, pelo Pew Charitable Trusts. Este prêmio oferece suporte para que jovens cientistas avancem em suas pesquisas, permitindo-lhes colaborar com renomados cientistas nos Estados Unidos, além de investir capital para ajudá-los a estabelecer novos laboratórios em seus países de origem.

Founding Member of Latin American Fellows Program Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Edward De Robertis, National Advisory Committee member and founding member of the Pew Latin American Fellows Program, has been elected into the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. De Robertis, a native of Uruguay, is the N. Sprague Professor of Biological Chemistry at University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine and an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute—best known for identifying genetic patterns conserved throughout evolution.

2001 Latin American Fellow Wins Collaborative Activity Award

Sidarta Ribeiro, a 2001 Pew Latin American Fellow, with the Brazilian Society for Neuroscience and Behavior (SBNeC), wins a Collaborative Activity Award: Understanding Human Cognition from the James S. McDonnell Foundation.

Biomedical Science Programs Make a Positive Impact on Research

The Pew Scholars Program and The Pew Latin American Fellows Program support promising early-career scientists from North, South and Central America in the health sciences — particularly young researchers with innovative approaches and ideas. Anita Pepper, Director of the Pew Programs in the Biomedical Sciences, explains the benefits of the programs.

''La Jolla Institute Scientist Renata M. Pereira Named Pew Latin American Fellow in the Biomedical Sciences''

"Renata M. Pereira, Ph.D., a researcher at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology exploring genetic changes in leukemia, has been selected as a Pew Latin American Fellow in the Biomedical Sciences."

''Notable People: Suzana Kahn, Ph.D.''

"Susana Kahn, a postdoctoral scholar, was one of 10 researchers named 2012 Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts."

Top Young Latin American Scientists Named Pew Biomedical Fellows

Ten young researchers were named Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences today by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Top Latin American Scientists Named 2011 Pew Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences

The Pew Charitable Trusts named 10 outstanding early-career scientists to be Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences.

Promising Latin American Biomedical Scientists Named 2010 Pew Fellows

The Pew Charitable Trusts today named 10 gifted biomedical researchers as 2010 Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences.

Ten Latin American Scientists Named 2008 Pew Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences

The Pew Charitable Trusts and the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) announced today that 10 promising biomedical scientists have been named 2008 Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences.

Ten Scientists Named 2007 Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences

The Pew Charitable Trusts and the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) announced today that ten promising biomedical scientists have been named 2007 Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences.

Seven Latin American Scientists Awarded Opportunity to Pursue Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research

Seven highly talented early-career Latin American scientists were named today as 2006 Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF).

Seven Latin American Scientists Named 2005 Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences

The Pew Charitable Trusts and the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) announced today that seven promising Latin American biomedical scientists have been named 2005 Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences.