Since 1976, the Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program has provided nearly $72 million in support of career development for more than 940 MD and PhD scientists embarking on careers in clinical, laboratory or translational science in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. The PBF Fellowship provides important support at a key transition point in the careers of new scientists. In 2025, Fellows will receive $225,000 over three years to support critical research with experienced mentors in many diverse areas of pulmonary science.
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Nicholas M. Negretti, PhDVanderbilt University Medical Center
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Meghan D. Althoff, MD, PhDUniversity of Colorado Denver
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Catherine A. Gao, MDNorthwestern University
2024 PBF Fellow and Research Opportunity Awardee -
Luan Vu, PhDUniversity of Texas San Antonio
2024 Fellow
2007-2023 PBF FELLOWS
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2023 Class of Fellows
2022 Class of Fellows
2021 Class of Fellows
2020 Class of Fellows
2019 Class of Fellows
2018 Class of Fellows
2017 Class of Fellows
2016 Class of Fellows
2015 Class of Fellows
2014 Class of Fellows
2013 Class of Fellows
2012 Class of Fellows
2011 Class of Fellows
2010 Class of Fellows
2009 Class of Fellows
2008 Class of Fellows
2007 Class of Fellows
PBF FELLOWS SURVEYS: PBF Fellowship Program Success
A comprehensive report on career development and productivity data for the 1976-2006 Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program awardees was published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine in March 2012 (AJRCCM 2012;185: 479–485). This publication highlights the enormous boost in career trajectory PBF Fellows enjoy.
Read the 2012 publication on the PBF Fellowship Program.
The PBF Fellowship Program Scientific Director, Chad Steele, PhD and Grants Administrator Ashley B. Ernst, conduct a survey each year of PBF Fellows who are five years from completion of their PBF Fellowship. Brief reports on these survey results follow.:
2023 survey report on 2015 PBF Fellows
2022 survey report on 2014 PBF Fellows
2020 survey report on 2012 PBF Fellows
2019 survey report on 2011 PBF Fellows.
2018 survey report on 2010 PBF Fellows.
2017 survey report on 2009 PBF Fellows.
2016 survey report on 2008 PBF Fellows.
2015 survey report on 2007 PBF Fellows.
2014 survey report on 2006 PBF Fellows.
2013 survey report on 2005 PBF Fellows.
2012 survey report on 2004 PBF Fellows.
2011 survey report on 2003 PBF Fellows.
PBF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – FELLOWS, MENTORS AND COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS:
See PBF Fellowship Program listing of all past and current scientific directors, fellows, mentors, and members of the PBF Council of Scientific Advisors.
For some testimonials from our 2004 PBF Fellows and a couple of our 2009 Fellows, click here.