In November 2003, Gopal Sapkota, a former PhD student with Dario Alessi, was awarded a Damon Runyon postdoctoral fellowship by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Gopak was one of 19 recipients of this prestigious award, selected from a pool of 159 candidates.
Gopal will commence his research with Dr Joan Massague at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York on 1 January 2004.
Founded in 1946, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has gained worldwide prominence in cancer research by identifying outstanding young postdoctoral scientists and providing them with financial support for their research.
Gopal will commence his research with Dr Joan Massague at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York on 1 January 2004.
Founded in 1946, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has gained worldwide prominence in cancer research by identifying outstanding young postdoctoral scientists and providing them with financial support for their research.