The annual Research Recognition Awards honoring Penn State College of Medicine faculty were presented May 22 in conjunction with the Dean’s Spring Lecture. The awards honor the outstanding research achievements of Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center investigators who have distinguished themselves in several areas of research.
Distinguished Early Stage Investigator - Chandrika Gowda
Dr. Chandrika Gowda, right, is seen with Dr. Leslie Parent. Gowda is one of two recipients of the 2018 Distinguished Early Stage Investigator Award.
Outstanding Collaborative Research
The 2018 Outstanding Collaborative Research Award was presented to a team from Penn State Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science.
2018 Excellence in Education Research Award - Britta Thompson
Britta Thompson, right, is seen with Dr. Leslie Parent after the presentation of Thompson’s 2018 Excellence in Education Research Award.
Outstanding Research Publication
Dr. Andrew Foy, right, is seen with Dr. Leslie Parent. Foy is one of two recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Research Publication Award.
2018 Outstanding Research Publication - Dr. Steven Schiff
Dr. Steven Schiff, right, is seen with Dr. Leslie Parent. Schiff is one of two recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Research Publication Award.
2018 Career Research Excellence Award - Ian Zagon
Dr. Ian Zagon, right, is seen with Dr. Leslie Parent after the presentation of Zagon’s 2018 Career Research Excellence Award.
2018 Distinguished Early Stage Investigator Award - Steven Hicks
Dr. Steven Hicks, right, is seen with Dr. Leslie Parent. Hicks is one of two recipients of the 2018 Distinguished Early Stage Investigator Award.
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