Bruns speaks at HHMI Research Day

Dr. Peter J. Bruns, vice president of grants and special programs for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), speaks to the audience at the first HHMI Research Day held April 11 on campus. Dr. Bruns was the distinguished speaker for the event, which was sponsored by the department of medicine. The topic of his presentation was "Howard Hughes Medical Institute: Science, Education and Now Janelia Farm." The event celebrated the accomplishments of faculty who have received grant support from the HHMI. It also gave HHMI awardees the opportunity to showcase their work to senior members of the HHMI leadership. The HHMI Research Resources Program at the Health Science Center has provided research startup support for nearly 50 new faculty, funded 24 pilot projects and supported a number of conferences, visiting scientists, research trainees and mini sabbaticals.