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Foundation Awards 4 Trainees for Papers on the Pharmacology of Next Generation Therapeutics

The PhRMA Foundation and the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics announced today that four papers will receive Trainee Challenge Awards as part of a Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics’ special collection.

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Research Areas

The PhRMA Foundation funds researchers working on the frontiers of variety of disciplines that impact patient health.

News

Read the latest news from the PhRMA Foundation blog.

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January 8, 2026

Q&A with Dr. Aakriti Gangwal: Developing Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Drugs to Prepare for Future Outbreaks

Aakriti Gangwal, a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, received a 2025 PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Drug Discovery for her work to improve broad-spectrum antivirals.
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January 5, 2026

Q&A with Alan Wong: Reducing Copper Intake from Foods as a Treatment Strategy for Pediatric Leukemia

MD-PhD student Alan Wong of Harvard Medical School is researching whether nutritional and dietary changes can improve leukemia treatment for kids.
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December 18, 2025

Q&A with Dr. Brittany Hartwell: Activating Frontline Immune Defenses in the Nose with Hitchhiking Vaccines

Dr Brittany Hartwell of the University of Minnesota is developing mucosal vaccines for infectious diseases like HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and influenza.
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Awardee Spotlight

Noor Momin, PhD

  • University of Pennsylvania

“This award enables me to look beyond the horizon as I explore an emerging modality for precision medicine. The PhRMA Foundation’s early support and vibrant scientific community empower me and my new team to build a sustainable research program.”

Grants & Fellowships

The PhRMA Foundation catalyzes the careers of promising researchers through competitive, peer-reviewed grants and fellowships.

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Predoctoral Fellowships

PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships provide up to two years in stipend support for full-time graduate students who are engaged in thesis research and have completed most of their pre-thesis requirements.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships provide up to two years of stipend support to promising postdoctoral trainees who seek to further develop and refine their research skills.

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Faculty Starter Grants

PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grants provide support to promising young scientists beginning independent research careers at the faculty level.

Special Awards

The PhRMA Foundation periodically offers special funding opportunities to address specific research questions or topics of interest.

Supporters

The PhRMA Foundation owes its success to the pharmaceutical companies that have provided generous support over the past 60 years.

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