Indian-origin scientist secures Rita Allen grant for pain research

University of Washington immunologist Aakanksha Jain is among seven early-career researchers selected for the prestigious 2026 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars program.

Ankita Baidya•Updated: Aug 24, 2026 05:36 AM• 465 views

Aakanksha Jain has been selected as a Rita Allen Foundation Scholar for her research on chronic pain and immune system interactions.

Credit: Aakanksha Jain/X

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