Student Achievement Awards
Medical Student Achievement Awards
Graduate Student Achievement Awards/Graduate Fellowship Awards
Medical Student Achievement Awards:
The Hrolfe and Dorothy Ziegler Prize in Anatomy
The Ziegler children established this prize in honor of Dr. Hrolfe Ziegler, a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anatomy, a dedicated teacher, and his wife, Dorothy, noted for her hospitality to students and graduates. It is awarded to a medical student for outstanding accomplishments in anatomy.
Claire Filloux
Class of: 2023
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, UT
Undergrad: Princeton University
Degree: BA in Chemistry
The Edward F. Adolph Medal in Physiology
This award, established in 1976, is presented annually to a medical student who has displayed diligence and notable scholarship in physiology.
Jared Macher
Class of: 2023
Birthplace: Manalapan, NJ
Undergrad: Cornell University
Degree: BA in Economics
The Victor Meyer Emmel Prize in Histology
The Emmel Prize was established by the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy to honor Dr. Emmel, a distinguished teacher, scholar and former director of medical histology. It is given to a first year medical or graduate student who best exemplifies the qualities of achievement, professionalism and scholarship that characterized Dr. Emmel.
Michael McCabe
Class of: 2023
Birthplace: Holland, MI
Undergrad: Grand Valley State University
Degree: BS in Biomedical Science
The Gilbert B. Forbes Prize in Pediatrics
This annual award, established in 1988 by the Department of Pediatrics, commemorates Gilbert B. Forbes, MD, one of the nation's foremost scholars, researchers and teachers of pediatrics, who served as a member of the department's faculty for 48 years. Dr. Forbes' distinguished research career in the study of childhood nutrition and metabolism was exemplified by his enduring enthusiasm for learning. This award is presented to a first or second year medical student or to a graduate student who has achieved a high standard of scholarship and originality in research as exemplified by Dr. Forbes.
Scott Levy
Class of: 2022
Birthplace: Rochester, NY
Undergrad: University of Rochester
Degree: BS in Biomedical Engineering
The Marvin J. Hoffman Awards:
These awards are given to students who have conducted outstanding research in the areas of basic science, clinical or transitional research, geriatric research, international medicine and community service.
International Medicine Award
Projects: What to Expect when Expecting: Fatherhood Experiences in Ghana,
Piloting Community-Based Prenatal Education in the Island Nation of Vanuatu
Anna Bowen
Class of 2021
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Undergrad: University of California-San Diego
Degree: BA in Anthropology
Michelle Woodcock
Class of 2021
Birthplace: Pasadena, CA
Undergrad: Wesleyan University
Degree: BA in Neuroscience and Behavior
Community Outreach Award
Project: Serving Nutritious Appetizing Cuisine for Kin of the Sick (SNACKS)
Student Leaders:
Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Greater Rochester Geriatric Research Award
Shannon Cleary
Class of: 2022
Birthplace: Barnstable, MA
Undergrad: Dartmouth College
Degree: BA in Biology
Project: Community Paramedicine to Support Older Adults Discharged from the ED
Basic Science/Clinical/Translational Research Award
Christian Griffin
Class of: 2022
Birthplace: New York, NY
Undergrad: Yale University
Degree: BA in Linguistics
Project: Management of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV, A Survey of Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of PrEP
The Adenia Andrews Community Service Award
This memorial award was established in 1995 by the Class of 1997 to recognize a medical student of unique promise, compassion and integrity who exemplifies the personal qualities of Adenia as demonstrated by his/her dedication to community service. Adenia was a member of the Class of 1997 until her death in July 1994 in an automobile accident.
Amundam Mancho
Class of: 2022
Birthplace: Takoma Park, MD
Undergrad: Cornell University
Degree: BS in Biology and Society
The Walle J.H. Nauta Award for Excellence in Neurosciences:
This annual prize is awarded to a medical student who best exemplifies both scholarly achievement in the neurosciences and the qualities of kindness, compassion and concern for the well-being of others shown by Dr. Nauta, a former member of the faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Madelaine Hack
Class of: 2022
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Undergrad: Middlebury College
Degree: BA in Political Science
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Graduate Student Achievement Awards/Graduate Fellowship Awards:
This fellowship, established by gifts from alumni of the PhD, MPH, and MS degree programs in the School of Medicine and Dentistry, annually recognizes incoming first-year students with promise for exceptional accomplishment in graduate study.
Graduate Alumni Fellowship Award
Paige Nicklas
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Halima Aweis
Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Graduate Program
Irving L. Spar Fellowship Award
This fellowship, established to honor the memory of Dr. Irving Spar, former Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the School of Medicine and Dentistry, is awarded annually to a deserving first-year graduate student entering the School through the Graduate Education in the Biomedical Sciences program with promise for exceptional accomplishment in graduate study.
Maleelo Shamambo
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Melville A. Hare Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Distinction in Research
Established by his family in Dr. Hare's memory, these awards are presented to graduate students in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology for meritorious work in the classroom and in research.
Teaching: Megan Ulbrich
Research: Irene Rodriguez Sanchez
J. Newell Stannard Scholarship Award
This scholarship was established by Dr. J. Newell Stannard, Professor Emeritus. Dr. Stannard developed the world's first doctoral program in radiation biology at the School of Medicine and was a faculty member for almost 40 years before retiring in 1975. He taught and mentored hundreds of students who went on to become leaders and experts in the field of radiation health. The scholarship is awarded annually by the Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs at the School of Medicine and Dentistry to recognize one deserving incoming graduate student for their commendable academic achievements.
Michael Giannetto
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Merritt and Marjorie Cleveland Fellowship
This fellowship, established in 1991 with a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Cleveland, supports a deserving first-year graduate student entering graduate study through the Graduate Education in the Biomedical Sciences program with interest in developing a neuroscience-related research career.
Victoria Popov
Neuroscience Graduate Program
Outstanding Student Mentor Award
Established in 2015, this award is to recognize a School of Medicine and Dentistry graduate student for outstanding mentoring of undergraduate or graduate students. For the purpose of this award, mentoring is defined as the process of guiding, supporting, and promoting the training and career development of others.
Matthew Ingalls
Genetics, Development & Stem Cells Graduate Program
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