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Kambez Benam, D.Phil., Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine and Bioengineering, received the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Inhalation and Respiratory Specialty Section’s Young Investigator Award in recognition of his highly innovative research efforts and contributions to the pulmonary toxico-pathology field.
Neil Box, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, received the Daneen and Charles Stiefel Investigative Scientist Award at the American Skin Association’s spring gala at the Plaza Hotel on April 10, 2018. This award recognized Dr. Box’s unique status as an emerging leader in melanoma research, important contribution to the understanding of melanoma risk mediated via genetic factors and environmental exposure, dedication to educating a new generation of melanoma investigators and skill and dedication as a teacher and mentor.
William Hiatt, M.D., Professor, Cardiology and CPC Clinical Research, is the recipient of the American Heart Association’s 2018 Clinical Research Prize Award. He was also recognized at a celebration on October 30, 2018 announcing the William R. Hiatt Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research created in his honor.
Will Hiatt, M.D. with granddaughter Sydney, who held his hand to give him courage to get through his remarks at the dedication ceremony of the William R. Hiatt Endowed Chair Celebration on October 30, 2018
Kenneth Liechty, M.D., Professor, Department of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery, was elected 2021 Wound Healing Society President.
Susan Majka, Ph.D., Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, National Jewish Health and Anschutz Medical Campus, was named the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Institute for Clinical & Translational Research Investigator of the Month in July 2018.
Dennis Roop, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Dermatology, was recognized on November 13, 2018 as the 2018-2019 ARCS Foundation Honoree of the Year. Chartered in 1976 and dedicated to advancing science and technology, the ARCS Colorado Chapter has raised and awarded over $4 million in scholar awards to outstanding students at in-state colleges and universities pursuing scientific, engineering and medical degrees. Blake Snyder, a fourth-year student at CU’s School of Medicine, was designated the ARCS Honorary Dr. Dennis Roop Scholar. Dennis will be honored at ARCS’ annual gala scheduled for May 3, 2019.
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Blake Snyder was designated the ARCS Honorary Dr. Dennis Roop Scholar.