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Human Frontier Science Program

Human Frontier Science Program

@hfspo

HFSP promotes and supports international, cutting-edge, and interdisciplinary research focused on the life sciences. This page shows the latest news from HFSP and other items of interest to the scientific community.

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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we highlight research that explores how life responds to a changing world🧪 From climate-sensitive disease risks to hidden underground ecosystems, take a look at the new #HFSP Research Grants 2026 👀 zurl.co/CogZZ #sts

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We mourn the passing of Prof. Juliet Daniel, Chair of the HFSPO Council of Scientists. A deeply respected scientist and leader, she brought warmth, integrity and a strong commitment to scientific excellence and mentorship. Our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. 🔗 zurl.co/MjS3r 🧪 #sts

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The provisional program for the 25th JFSP Awardees Meeting is now available! Get a first look at what’s planned in Geneva this July. 👉https://zurl.co/iOiAG 📅 8–10 July 2026 🧪 Registration is open: zurl.co/IBSRb #HFSPmtg2026 #sts

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🧪 To celebrate the #InternationalWomensDay we highlight two HFSP-supported projects led by international teams of women pushing the frontiers of life science! 💪 🔬 Spatial translation during development 💎 Intracellular metabolic crystals 🔗zurl.co/rPPsF & zurl.co/ICmaG #WomenInScience #sts #HFSP

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Final days to nominate for the 2027 HFSP Nakasone Award.🏆 If you know a peer whose research led to a clearly defined breakthrough in basic life science research, now is the time to submit a nomination! 🧪 📅 Deadline: 22 February 2026 🔗 Submit here: zurl.co/Gs7nT #sts #HFSPNakasoneAward

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Today we celebrate the brilliant women who are shaping the future of #LifeSciences! Hundreds of brilliant women supported by HFSP, leading #FrontierResearch across disciplines and borders. 🌍 To all of you: Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🧪 #HFSP #WomenInScience #sts

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🧪 This #HFSPResearchGrant consortium has officially kicked off! The project explores how chromatin’s physical properties shape genome organization, gene activity, and disease. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4cfgpMM A great start for this international collaboration 👏 #sts

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At #HFSP, #interdisciplinarity isn’t an add-on: #Biology meets #Physics, #Chemistry, #Engineering, #Maths... Each field must be essential to the question! Do you already have the right mix? Applications are open. 🔗 zurl.co/mI8j8 #HFSPResearchGrants #FrontierScience

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It all starts with #BasicResearch!🧪 On #WorldCancerDay, we highlight how HFSP-supported science is uncovering the hidden complexity of cancer, from brain metastasis to the tumor microenvironment and stem cell niches. Read more in our #HFSPScienceDigest ➡️ zurl.co/t8dz8 #sts #CancerResearch

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❄️ Season’s Greetings from all of us at HFSP! Wishing our global community of scientists, partners, and supporters a joyful holiday season and a healthy, inspiring start to the New Year. Thank you for being part of the frontier science journey! 🌍🧪 #HFSP #GlobalScience #FrontierScience

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