Four scientists at Boston-based Harvard Medical School received honors from the National Institutes of Health High-Risk, High-Reward Research program.
In total, the program recognized 86 recipients nationwide for their unconventional approaches to biomedical research and to honor exceptionally creative scientists pursuing high-risk, high-impact research.
Here are the four Harvard Medical School scientists honored by the NIH.
1. Neuroscientist Jeffrey Macklis, MD, was presented with the NIH Director's Pioneer Award, which challenges researchers to develop high-impact approaches to biomedical and behavioral science.
2. Geneticist David Sinclair, PhD, also received the NIH Director's Pioneer Award.
3. Healthcare policy researcher Sherri Rose, PhD, was honored with the New Innovator Award, which supports the innovative research of early career investigators.
4. Healthcare policy researcher Zirui Song, MD, PhD, received the Early Independence Award, which permits junior scientists who have already completed their doctoral degree to skip postdoctoral training and move into independent research positions.
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