The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is accepting applications until November 9 for the 2027 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant, continuing a more than decade-long commitment to supporting the next generation of scientists through innovative graduate research funding. The fellowship provides up to $100,000 over two years to support graduate students pursuing research in life sciences, including quantitative biosciences, drug discovery and laboratory technology. 

A study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®) suggests that paid family and medical leave (PFML) policies offered by U.S. academic and radiation oncology programs, while widely available, are implemented inconsistently across programs.

The American College of Chest Physicians will launch an education and certification program for advanced practice providers in pulmonary medicine.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) continues to demonstrate its research excellence, securing a prominent position in Stanford University’s latest 2026 Top 2% Scientists list with a total of 597 scholars recognised. HKU has 502 and 406 scholars named in the “single-year impact” and “career-long impact” categories respectively, representing the highest number among all local universities. Specifically, 49 HKU scholars are ranked within the top 100 worldwide for their single-year impact, and another 49 have achieved global top 100 recognition for their career-long influence.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has maintained its strong global standing in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing 33rd globally and reaffirming its position as the highest-ranked higher education institution in Hong Kong.