08/20/2026
A breakthrough can begin with something easy to miss.
In 1928, Fleming noticed that mold inhibited nearby bacterial growth. But discovery was only the beginning, it took years of testing, refinement, and collaboration for penicillin to transform modern medicine.
That same spirit of curiosity continues today. EFF supports scholars like Dr. Mahesh as they advance important medical research and pursue questions that could shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Because every life-changing discovery starts with someone willing to look closer.