Science Events & Awards

The winners of our Lab Heroes Awards™ 2021 have been announced!

Meet the winner of our SfN 2021 Prize Draw! Wei Wen is a postdoc at Brandeis University, USA. Find out more about Wei’s research and the scientist she admires most...

That’s right life scientists, it’s that time of year again - our Lab Heroes Awards^TM are back for 2021. These awards are your chance to celebrate the scientists who make a real difference to you, your life, and your work. Find out how to nominate your Lab Hero!

Meet the second of our Lab Heroes Awards™ 2020 runners-up, Dr. Ziba Jaberansari, who was nominated by her PI, Dr Andrew Pelling. He described her dedication to the team, and how she went above and beyond to keep their lab operating during the early stages of the pandemic…

Meet the first of our Lab Heroes Awards^TM 2020 runners-up, Dr. Abiola Isawumi, who received 16 nominations from current and former work colleagues who told us about his passionate commitment to teaching and the calm nature and motivational words he brings to the lab...

Meet our Lab Heroes Awards^TM 2020 winner, Katarina Ilić, who received an incredible 93 nominations for her determination, passion for science, teaching skills, work ethic, knowledge, professionalism, resourcefulness, dedication, willingness to help and more...

The winners of our Lab Heroes Awards™ 2020 have been announced!

That’s right life scientists, it’s that time of year again - our Lab Heroes Awards^TM are back for 2020.These awards are your chance to celebrate the scientists who make a real difference to you, your life, and your work. Find out how to nominate your Lab Hero!

Grants of $500 are now available to early career life scientists to support them with their scientific careers. The grant is really flexible and it's super quick and easy to apply for. Find out more...

If you have students considering entering iGEM 2020, then this interview with the 2019 gold medalists will give you valuable information about the experience and process...