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Foundation funding and chemical biology

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An emerging generation of scientists trained at the interface of chemistry and biology is providing new tools and insights into the workings of biological systems. Private foundations represent an important funding option for scientists at this interface.

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Figure 1: Trends in research funding by agency.
Figure 2: Estimated share of US health research expenditures.

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  1. Victoria McGovern is a Senior Program Officer at The Burroughs Wellcome Fund, 21 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA. vmcgovern@bwfund.org,

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