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Awards and Honors
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May 12, 2022
MIND Institute’s Sally J. Rogers receives lifetime achievement award for work on autism
Sally J. Rogers, a developmental psychologist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, has been honored with a lifetime achievement award from the International Society for Autism Research. Rogers, a pioneer in early autism intervention, co-developed a leading form of behavioral therapy.
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April 15, 2022Amy R. Brooks-Kayal named Andrew John Gabor Presidential Chair
Amy R. Brooks-Kayal, professor and chair of the Department of Neurology, was inducted as the inaugural holder of the Andrew John Gabor, M.D., Ph.D. Presidential Chair. The endowed position will support research in epilepsy and other seizure-related disorders.
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March 29, 2022UC Davis Health schools named national leaders in health care education
According to the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools 2023 rankings, the UC Davis School of Medicine and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis rank among the best in the nation.
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March 23, 2022Radiology and biomedical engineer wins Tracy Lynn Faber Award
Dual faculty member Emilie Roncali with the Department of Radiology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering is being honored with a nuclear medicine association award for helping advance women in molecular imaging.
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March 18, 2022Robot researcher receives EDGE in Tech Initiative Athena Award
Veronica Ahumada, director of the Technology and Social Connectedness Lab at UC Davis, was honored with the Early Career Award at the 2022 EDGE in Tech Initiative Athena Awards. The awards were presented virtually last week.
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March 18, 2022Richard Bold receives top award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
The American College of Surgeons has honored surgical oncologist and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Physician-in-Chief Richard Bold with one of nation’s top awards recognizing cancer care that goes above and beyond.
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February 24, 2022Emergency medicine chair receives prestigious mentor award
UC Davis Health Emergency Medicine Chair Nathan Kuppermann has received the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award from the Society for Pediatric Research, which honors one academic pediatrician annually who has an outstanding record of mentorship and leadership.
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February 18, 2022UC Davis nanomedicine scientist recognized as a top biomedical engineer in the U.S.
Yuanpei Li, a professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine, has been elected to the prestigious AIMBE College of Fellows. Li is developing next-generation nanomedicine platforms and novel therapeutics to fight diseases such as cancer.
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February 15, 2022Satya Dandekar elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Professor Satya Dandekar, an expert in mucosal immunology and viral infections, including HIV/AIDS, has been elected to the American Academy of Microbiology. Fellows are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process.
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February 10, 2022UC Davis nursing school dean elected to national nursing organization board
Stephen J. Cavanagh, dean for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, has been elected to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Board of Directors. The AACN is the national voice for academic nursing.
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December 03, 2021University of California, Davis, earns Silver Level Workplace Health Achievement Index recognition
The American Heart Association has awarded the University of California, Davis, with a 2021 Silver Level Workplace Health Achievement Index designation. The award encompasses workplace health for all employees – campus, Health and remote – an effort led by Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being.
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December 02, 2021More than 200 UC Davis Health physicians named 'Top Docs'
The 2021 list of Sacramento Magazine's "Top Docs" includes more than 200 UC Davis Health physicians who were nominated by colleagues in the region. The physicians represent 68 specialties, including 22 pediatric subspecialties.
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December 02, 2021A record-setting 11 UC Davis physician assistant students earn national award
Future physician assistants from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis earned scholarships from the National Health Service Corps to pursue their passion to serve people with limited access to health care.
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November 22, 2021UC Davis nursing school announces new academic dean
Amy Nichols has been appointed the new associate dean for academics for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Nichols has more than 30 years of academic experience and has devoted her career to graduate nursing education.
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October 18, 2021
UC Davis nursing school honored for excellence in diversity
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing has received the 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The school is one of only 50 health professions colleges and universities in the nation honored for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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October 14, 2021UC Davis Health recognized for leadership in emergency care for older adults
UC Davis Health is leading the way in making sure that every day, every older adult receives age-friendly health care. The UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Department puts principles into practice to benefit patients.
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October 06, 2021UC Davis nursing school diversity leader named fellow in Academy of Nursing Education
Professor Piri Ackerman-Barger is among the distinguished nurse educators inducted into the prestigious National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education. She consults nationally on strategies to help underrepresented groups in health professions thrive academically.
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October 04, 2021Do early life experiences shape the risk for dementia?
The National Institute on Aging is funding a UC Davis Health study designed to understand how early life health and behavior impact risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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September 29, 2021
UC Davis School of Medicine tests potential COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
The UC Davis School of Medicine is partnering with drug developers and funding agencies to find and test potential therapies and vaccines to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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September 28, 2021Western Health Advantage establishes first endowed professorship at UC Davis nursing school
Western Health Advantage gift establishes the first endowed professorship at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis Health. The investment affirms the shared vision of healthy communities.
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