The nominators say, “Dr. Morera is an extraordinary individual and wonderful colleague!”
She was recognized for excellence, innovation and contributions to scholarship, practice and education.
The assistant professor of anatomy & neurobiology was awarded a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health.
This annual award honors physicians who represent the highest values of altruism, compassion and dedication to patient care.
Her trailblazing work has had a transformational impact on the lives of LGBTQIA+ veterans and will continue to affect access to care for generations to come.
Ron worked tirelessly along with a university-wide team to open the NEIDL, now an internationally recognized center of excellence for emerging infectious diseases. In addition, the department ranked No. 15 in NIH funding among Microbiology departments in 2022.
The two-day conference was a mix of speakers, workshops, networking, a poster session and awards.
The nominators say, “Dr. Bird is clearly loved by her patients and staff!”
She will complete a project at Ain Shams University in Egypt that aims to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships.
He will join the team of deans in the Student Affairs Office beginning Sept. 1.