The Bao Lab stands as a beacon of scientific advancement, fortified by a quartet of prestigious funding sources: the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This support underscores the lab’s pioneering research endeavors, reflecting its profound impact across a spectrum of fields. The NIH’s backing validates the lab’s significance in contributing to the understanding of critical health issues on a national level, while CPRIT’s investment signifies the lab’s commitment to innovative cancer research that holds the potential to reshape treatment paradigms. Simultaneously, partnerships with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and DARPA showcase the lab’s dedication to unraveling the complexities of genetic disorders and its engagement in cutting-edge defense-related scientific exploration, respectively. With these four pillars of funding, the Bao Lab propels scientific inquiry forward, forging a path to transformative discoveries that resonate on both local and global scales.