The Pew Charitable Trusts’ program supports outstanding young investigators pursuing scientifically risky work that could benefit human health. The award provides Jain with four years’ funding for studies of evolutionarily ancient metabolites called polyamines, which are essential for cell growth and survival. Ultimately, this work could underpin novel strategies for treating cancer or promoting healthy aging. Jain, who was previously named a Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering, is the third Institute Member to be named a Pew Scholar, following Mary Gehring and Jing-Ke Weng.