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Revolutionizing Drug Discovery Through Genetic Research with Dr. Na Cai 🧬 A round of applause for Dr. Na Cai from ETH Zürich, our winner for the Early Excellence in Science Award in Biology 2024! She was recognized for her research on the genetics of neuropsychiatric diseases, using multi-omics to reveal disease heterogeneity and metabolic differences.   Our Early Excellence in Science Awards honor emerging talents who are making impactful contributions across #Biology, #Chemistry, #MedicalScience, and #DataScience. Since their inception, these awards have recognized exceptional early-career scientists from around the globe, showcasing the importance of nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders. 🔗 Watch the boundary-breaking lecture "Unlocking Genetic Clues: Using Genome-Wide Studies to Enhance Drug Target Discovery" by Dr. Na Cai and our Bayer colleague Martin Becker from the R&D Pharma division in Translational Sciences. This is your chance to gain insights from leading minds in the field - link in comments!   Let's continue to support and uplift the incredible work of early-career scientists around the world! 🌍💡 Helmholtz Munich | Helmholtz PioneerCampus @ Helmholtz Munich   #ScientificInnovation #NeuropsychiatricResearch #NextGenScientists

Applications for our fellowships and stipends 2025 are now closed—and wow, what a response! 🎉 We have received 396 applications from an outstanding mix of master’s and PhD students in life sciences, STEM teacher/teaching students, apprentices, and early career professionals. Applicants hailed from 70 different nationalities, with women making up half of our pool, highlighting a true celebration of global talent and diversity! These fellowships are all about supporting emerging talents who are ready to drive change in #DrugDiscovery, #Agriculture, #Medicine, and #ClimateAndHealth. We're here to support the next generation of boundary-breakers. 🔍 We’re currently deep into the internal review process. Announcements of the selected applications will follow our jury meeting in June, and recipients will hear from us shortly after. A huge shout-out to every applicant; your dedication truly impressed us. And hats off to our science and education team—Anke Stroyer, Aleksandr Inozemtsev, Hedda Weber, and Tatjana Gust—for their incredible support throughout the journey. #BFBoundaryBreakers #Fellowships #Stipends #Inclusion #Research #Equity #Science #STEM #Climate #Health 

Funding opportunity for non-profit organisations and social enterprises developing innovative solutions to address climate and health challenges in Asia 🌍✨ We are collaborating with AVPN, Asia's largest social investment network, in launching the "Climate and Health Lighthouse Fund" to address the financing shortfall for climate adaptation related to human health. Through this initiative, between 20 to 40 shortlisted applicants will receive flexible funding to catalyze their impact goals in the climate and health sectors. Join us for a virtual information session on 30 April 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM SGT to learn more about this initiative and how you can get involved. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e4aC_9ds Join us in mitigating climate change impacts on public health! Apply to our "Climate and Health Lighthouse Fund" by 9 May 2025, link in comments! Peng Zhong, Kyra Constanze Pauly, Chitkala Kalidas, Madhavika Bajoria, Aravindan Srinivasan #LighthouseFund #ClimatexHealth #ClimateAction #LighthouseForAsia #AVPN2025

Funding opportunity for non-profit organisations and social enterprises developing innovative solutions to address climate and health challenges in Asia 🌍✨ We are collaborating with AVPN, Asia's largest social investment network, in launching the "Climate and Health Lighthouse Fund" to address the financing shortfall for climate adaptation related to human health. Through this initiative, between 20 to 40 shortlisted applicants will receive flexible funding to catalyze their impact goals in the climate and health sectors. Join us for a virtual information session on 30 April 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM SGT to learn more about this initiative and how you can get involved. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e4aC_9ds Join us in mitigating climate change impacts on public health! Apply to our "Climate and Health Lighthouse Fund" by 9 May 2025, link in comments! Peng Zhong, Kyra Constanze Pauly, Chitkala Kalidas, Madhavika Bajoria, Aravindan Srinivasan #LighthouseFund #ClimatexHealth #ClimateAction #LighthouseForAsia #AVPN2025

Let's spotlight our science talents: Dr. Vivi Maketa! We awarded Dr. Vivi Maketa with the Early Excellence in Science Award in Medical Sciences 2023. This award recognizes talented early career scientists from around the globe for their pioneering research achievements. Dr. Maketa has made exceptional contributions to the design and implementation of research projects focused on infectious and neglected tropical diseases. As a professor at the Department of Tropical Medicine at the University of Kinshasa, she is dedicated to demonstrating the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of novel drugs and vaccines. 🌍💉 Learn more about her work in an exclusive interview on our website - link in comments! #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalScience #WomeninScience #NTDs #NeglectedTropicalDiseaes #Collaboration

Looking forward to the SISTAC annual bootcamp which brings together social entrepreneurs, students, and corporate innovators to exchange ideas and create meaningful impact! We will also be present at the bootcamp alongside some of our Women Entrepreneurs Award alumni. See you there! Safe Motherhood Alliance, Uganics Repellents, Kosmotive, Padmad KE, Plumbee Africa

📣 The results are in! We were blown away by the incredible number of inspiring applications driving sustainable innovation in #FoodSecurity and #Health across Africa & the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Today, we can announce the 30 outstanding finalists of our Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025! Congratulations to our finalists for reaching this milestone! We can’t wait to see their final pitches as they compete for a spot among the 15 winners. A huge thank you to everyone who applied — your vision, creativity, and transformative solutions truly inspired us! 🔗 Meet our finalists - link in comments! Final pitches will happen in mid April together with our diverse group of jury members: Rodrigo Santos, Chitkala Kalidas, Heike Prinz, Deise Nicoletto, Solape Agagu Hammond, MacKenzie King, María Carolina Suarez Visbal, Tochukwu Ezeukwu, Mark Sayer #BayerFoundation #ImpactHubNetwork #WomenEntrepreneurs #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialImpact 

🚨 Last Call for Fellowships Applications! We are providing fellowships for students in the area of Drug Discovery Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Climate & Health. One of our supported fellows is Sophia Okeke, a final-year medical student at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Sophia recently conducted groundbreaking research at the DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum in Heidelberg, Germany. Her work explored the role of TET2 clonal hematopoiesis in diet-induced liver cancer, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques and broadening her expertise in basic and translational cancer research. 🎥 Watch the video below to learn more about Sophia’s inspiring journey, her dedication to advancing cancer care, and the transformative impact of this fellowship! ℹ️ Applications are STILL OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this life-changing opportunity—apply now before the deadline on April 11, 2025! #Research #MedicalInnovation #CancerResearch #ScientificFellowships #GlobalHealth #ResearchImpact

Advance your research: Fellowship Opportunities in Climate and Health   Are you passionate about the impact of climate change on health especially on: ▪️ The health of women and other vulnerable populations ▪️ Cardio-Renal Health ▪️ Neglected Tropical Diseases ▪️ Respiratory Health Are you a Master’s or PhD student in natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology or studying human or veterinary medicine? Check out our scientific fellowship, which offers €10,000 in funding for up to 6 months and valuable networking opportunities. Applications are open until April 11th—don't miss this opportunity! 🔗 Find out more about our scientific fellowships here: https://lnkd.in/eNpzj9gN Read the application guidelines and FAQ through the link in comments! 👇 Know someone who could be interested? Tag them below! #Research #Climate #Health #STEM #ScientificFellowships #Science  

Meet Sana Motallebi, our fellow for Medical Sciences, a dedicated researcher in Computational Neuroscience. During her transformative fellowship, she focused on Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease, a debilitating condition that affects patients' mobility and quality of life. Through cutting-edge tools and interdisciplinary collaboration, Sana deepened her expertise and commitment to advancing neuroscience. Her innovative and compassionate approach aims to drive meaningful change and develop solutions that improve patient outcomes. 👇 Watch below to learn more about Sana’s journey! 🔔 Applications are still OPEN! Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research—apply now before the deadline on April 11, 2025! #Neuroscience #ParkinsonsDisease #Innovation #ScientificResearch #ResearchImpact