Watch: Pew Scholars in Action
Pew’s biomedical programs support early-career investigators pursuing bold research with the potential to transform human health. Over four decades, three programs have fostered a global network of more than 1,000 pioneering scientists who innovate, mentor, and inspire. Hear from the people—and research—that make up Pew’s biomedical community.
How RNAi Helps Us Fight Disease| Pew Scholar Craig Mello
Could a tiny worm help us silence harmful genes? Pew biomedical scholar Craig Mello uncovered RNA interference (RNAi) through his work with C. elegans, a microscopic worm that shares ancient ancestry with humans. This breakthrough revealed a natural mechanism that cells use to shut down specific genes—a discovery that has transformed our capacity to treat diseases.
How Temperature Shapes What We Taste—and How We Heal | Pew Scholar Juan Du
Hot pizza or cold ice cream—our taste preferences are driven by temperature. But what if temperature also influenced how well our medicine works? Pew biomedical scholar Juan Du studies how the body senses temperature and how this process can be harnessed to alleviate pain and disease.
Nature’s Secret to Reversing Aging | Pew Scholar Elçin Ünal
What if nature already holds the key to reversing aging? Pew biomedical scholar Elçin Ünal is exploring how reproductive cells, such as eggs and sperm, naturally erase cellular damage.
Your Nose Is Smarter Than You Think | Pew Scholar José Ordovás-Montañés
Did you know your nose plays a crucial role in your immune system? Pew biomedical scholar José Ordovás-Montañés leads cutting-edge research into how the nose’s immune and tissue cells interact to determine how sick we get—and how long it takes to recover.
Supercharging Cell Discoveries | Pew Scholar Aaron Streets
Cutting-edge technologies could pave the way for biological discovery. Pew biomedical scholar Aaron Streets and his team are engineering tools capable of processing thousands of cells in a single experiment—innovations that could transform how we detect new genetic diseases or even rare cancers.
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