Penn State News

Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has awarded nine research teams seed funding for 2026-27. These grants support high-impact, innovative research projects that align with the Huck’s strategic research priorities and have the potential to drive scientific breakthroughs and generate significant return on investment.

The fellowships provide funding to three trainee-led projects that aim to drive creative collaboration across disciplines.

Diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids — a type of fat that supports brain function, cell growth and heart health — may help protect honey bees against the toxic effects of pesticides, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.

On July 23, Andrew Read, senior vice president for research, along with leadership and staff from Penn State's research security and compliance teams, offered guidance on research security and facilitated a live Q&A session at a town hall attended by more than 600 members of the research community.

Eighteen years after participating in PROSPER, a middle school drug-prevention program, people reported benefits for their families and children, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.