Harveer Dev, an alumnus of St John’s College Cambridge, has received a Royal College of Surgeons Research Scholar Fulbright Award to enable him to research at Harvard University on one of the most prestigious and selective scholarship programmes operating world-wide.
Harveer has been selected to conduct doctoral research with Harvard University into the development and progression of prostate cancer. He will be exploring mutations in the genes which regulate DNA repair pathways, in order to ultimately predict the therapeutic response of individual patients and guide their treatment.
Commenting on receiving the award, Harveer said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to advance our understanding into the fundamental mechanisms underpinning prostate cancer. The award will support my research into personalised healthcare, combining the expertise and resources of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Harvard Medical School, USA) with our own at the Cambridge Cancer Centre. I am excited to be able to work with colleagues at Harvard who are at the forefront of the field, and hope the work will improve our understanding of the disease and ultimately the survival of our patients.”
Penny Egan, Executive Director, US-UK Fulbright Commission said: “I know our 2015 cohort will do us great credit during their time in the US and beyond. Only exceptional scholars and students win Fulbright awards: one of the world’s most competitive merit-based international scholarships.”
Amy Moore, Director of the Fulbright Awards Programme, added: “It's very rewarding seeing a group of talented, inspirational and very deserving individuals, embark on a life changing trip to the US. This year's cohort are no exception, and have been carefully selected for their impressive accomplishments, academic excellence, and a genuine desire to delve into US culture, collaborate with new people and experience new ideas.”
The US-UK Fulbright Commission is the only bi-lateral, transatlantic scholarship programme, offering awards for study or research in any field, at any accredited US or UK university. The Commission is part of the Fulbright programme conceived by Senator J William Fulbright in the aftermath of World War II to promote leadership, learning and empathy between nations through educational exchange.