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Research Rock Star Awards

Research Rock Star Awardees

2025 Research Rock Stars
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    Trainee Award

    Kevin Chung from the department of Radiology

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    Mentor Award

    Aijun Wang from the department of Surgery

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    Basic Science Award

    Megan Dennis from the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

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    Clinical/Translational Award

    Craig McDonald from the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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    Population/Community Research Award

    Elisa Tong from the department of Internal Medicine, division of General Medicine

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    Research Staff Award

    Phu Huynh from the department of Radiology