ARPA-H announces team awards focused on longevity research

After a year, Stephenson institute sees a broader role in funding pancreatic cancer research, fostering collaborations
“We are not just funding research. We are building a trusted community.”

The Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute, established a little over a year ago with a $150 million gift from entrepreneurs and philanthropists A. Emmet Stephenson Jr. and Tessa Stephenson Brand, has refined its goals.

ARPA-H opens first interventional clinical trials to outpace cancer in real time

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, an agency within HHS, announced the opening of the first of three adaptive oncology clinical trials, under its Advanced Analysis for Precision Cancer Therapy program.

February 20, 2026

Vol.52 No.07

In Brief

NAM New Voices Program for emerging STEM leaders announces 2026 cohort

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine program has announced its 2026-2028 cohort of members, a group of 20 outstanding mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals.

February 13, 2026

Vol.52 No.06

In Brief

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation names 13 grant recipients

The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation has announced its latest round of grant recipients for neuroendocrine cancer research.

February 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.05

In Brief

University of York awarded £2.5 million to study blood cancers in the U.K.

Researchers at the University of York have received a £2.5 million boost from Cancer Research U.K., helping to transform future care for people diagnosed with blood cancers.

February 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.05