Postdoc Peiwei Chen named HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow

Peiwei Chen, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, has been named a Hanna Gray Fellow by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). He is part of a cohort of 25 "outstanding early career scientists who have demonstrated a commitment to making foundational discoveries while building an inclusive culture in academic science," said HHMI in a statement.

The Institute will invest up to $1.5 million in support for each fellow over the course of up to eight years, spanning postdoctoral training through transition to starting their independent lab as a faculty member. This support allows each fellow the freedom to pursue challenging scientific questions at the forefront of their fields.

"HHMI is committed to investing in scientists who dare to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our lifetime," said HHMI Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer Leslie Vosshall. "Our Hanna Gray Fellows are not only exceptional scientists, but they are also leaders who have proven their dedication to creating a more inclusive future for science."

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