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
2026 Research Rock Stars
The second annual Research Rock Star Awards were announced at the School of Medicine Research Celebration on October 13. These awardees are nominated by their peers for their excellence in excellence in the research mission across various domains, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions and leadership in their respective fields.
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Trainee Award
Yao Ke from the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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Mentor Award
Daniel Herman from the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Basic Science Award
Ching-Hsien Chen, professor in the department of Internal Medicine
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Clinical or Translational Award
Maitreyee Wairagkar, project scientist from the department of Neurological Surgery
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Population Community Research Award
Oanh Meyer, professor in the department of Neurology
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Research Staff Award
Phu Huynh from the department of Radiology
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Team Award
Wraparound Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program Research & Evaluation Team, led by Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz and Shani Buggs, both associate professors of emergency medicine