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With research freedom and lifelong support, Hertz Fellows explore the unknown and shape the future. They reimagine what’s possible—from powering cities with clean energy to programming cells to treat disease. Explore the stories behind their breakthroughs.

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A Simple Test for Fake Drugs

Marya Lieberman

Marya Lieberman

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame

Perfecting the science of cooking

Nathan Myhrvold

Nathan Myhrvold

Founder & CEO, Intellectual Ventures

Leading role in the Human Genome Project

David Galas

David Galas

Principal Scientist, Pacific Northwest Research Institute

10x Genomics makes cancer care personal

Michael Schnall-Levin

Michael Schnall-Levin

Chief Technology Officer, 10x Genomics

Protecting federal buildings from terrorist attacks

Amy Alving

Amy Alving

Board of Trustees, Princeton University; Board of Directors, Fannie Mae, Arconic, and DXC Technology

Restoring Hearing Loss

Christopher Loose

Christopher Loose

Co-founder and CEO, Progentos Therapeutics

The First Handheld Whole-body Ultrasound System

Nevada Sanchez

Nevada Sanchez

Co-founder and Vice President, Butterfly Network, Inc

Bone Regeneration for Combat Injuries

Luis Alvarez

Luis Alvarez

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Theradaptive

Detecting Gas Leaks with Robot Insects

Floris van Breugel

Floris van Breugel

Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

Using microbiomes to create dermatology products

Cheri Ackerman

Cheri Ackerman

Cofounder and CEO, Concerto Biosciences

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

Serving the Nation and the Hertz Community

Ellen Pawlikowski

ELLEN PAWLIKOWSKI

U.S. Air force (retired)

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