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The Past, Present, and Future of Public Research Funding
May 19

May 19, 2026

The Past, Present, and Future of Public Research Funding

This seminar will feature Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou, alongside current and former officials at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Science Foundation, providing their honest assessment of the current situation in these federal agencies. Panelists will share their perspectives on how to sustain the unique partnership between the federal government and U.S. universities that advances science and medicine. Free and open to Penn students, faculty, and staff. Register to attend.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hybrid; Clinical Research Building, 415 Curie Blvd.

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