The recipients, all of whom established their own research programs within the last five years, represent institutions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay. Supported by Biohub, the initiative serves as a secondary launchpad for scientists who completed postdoctoral training in the United States and subsequently returned home to strengthen local scientific communities.
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Pew Charitable Trusts Awards $320,000 to Latin American Researchers
Sixteen biomedical scientists across Latin America have received $20,000 Advancement Awards from The Pew Charitable Trusts. The grants aim to bolster independent laboratory operations for alumni of the Pew Latin American Fellows Program, providing critical capital to purchase equipment and accelerate ongoing scientific discovery in the region.
"Pew Latin American fellows are among the best and brightest biomedical scientists in the region," said Donna Frisby-Greenwood, Pew's senior vice president for scientific advancement. According to the organization, nearly 70% of program participants eventually return to their home countries to lead their own labs. This latest round of funding targets established researchers such as Rodrigo A. Aguilar, Daiana A. Capdevila, and Paulo José P. L. Teixeira, among others, ensuring their independent work continues to contribute to the global biomedical landscape.
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