The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 16 new Damon Runyon Fellows, exceptional postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators. This prestigious Fellowship encourages the nation's most promising young scientists to pursue careers in cancer research by providing them with independent funding ($300,000 total) to investigate cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention. What is so exciting-;and so challenging-;about being a postdoc is that you're called to take what you know and apply it to a new problem.
When you're stepping out into open space like that, it's important to feel that you have a net of support under you. The Damon Runyon Fellowship lets us take that leap." Georgia R.
Squyres, PhD., Damon Runyon Fellow "We are thrilled to be funding these innovative, young scientists with the brilliance and passion to push boundaries and make breakthroughs. Damon Runyon Fellows are the future leaders of their respective fields," said Yung S.
Lie, PhD, President and CEO of Damon Runyon. Spring 2024 Damon Runyon Fellows Layla J. Barkal, MD, PhD , with her sponsor Michael A.
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