Riley Galton Receives HHMI Hanna Gray Fellowship

Riley Galton, Ph.D., a postdoctoral research associate at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, has been named a 2024 Hanna H. Gray Fellow by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), joining a select group of 25 early-career scientists recognized for their innovative research. Galton's work focuses on embryonic diapause, a phenomenon that allows vertebrates to pause their development in response to environmental cues, which has significant implications for conservation and reproductive medicine. The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program provides substantial financial support, up to $1.5 million over eight years, enabling fellows to pursue ambitious research projects while fostering an inclusive scientific community. HHMI aims to cultivate future leaders in science who can address major global challenges and promote diversity in research. Since its inception in 2016, the program has invested over $190 million, supporting more than 140 fellows, many of whom have established independent labs. Galton expressed her honor in joining this esteemed cohort and her commitment to accessible science.