The University of Utah announced the recipients of the 2023 John H. Weis Memorial Graduate Student Award. This esteemed award recognizes outstanding graduate achievement and pays tribute to the late John Weis, a remarkable colleague known for his unwavering dedication to teaching and mentoring.
The recipients of the John H. Weis Memorial Graduate Student Award for 2023 are as follows:
- Nathan Burns - Gabrielle Kardon Lab
- Justin Campbell - Cory Inman Lab
- Krystal Charley - Matt Williams Lab
- Erica Hastings - Paul Sigala Lab
- Sarah Lucas - Nathan Clark Lab
- Shai-Anne Nalder - Paul Sigala Lab
- Bekah Nicholson - Scott Summers Lab
- Eva Vigato - Sophie Caron Lab
These exceptional individuals have demonstrated exemplary academic prowess, innovative thinking, and a commitment to advancing their respective fields of study. The selection process was conducted by a committee of faculty members in the Molecular Biology Program.
The John H. Weis Memorial Graduate Student Award will provide valuable support to these accomplished PhD and MD students. It aims to foster their continued research excellence by offering stipend support or travel awards to enable their participation in scientific conferences or courses. The nature and duration of the award will be determined by the funds raised, with the ultimate goal of establishing a substantial permanent endowment.
Weis was known for the enthusiasm he brought to mentoring 20 Ph.D. students who received their training in his lab, along with numerous undergraduate, medical, and masters students, as well as postdoctoral fellows.
The University of Utah's Development Office is actively collecting funds for the John H. Weis Memorial Graduate Student Award. Individuals interested in contributing to this worthy cause can make donations through the following link: John H. Weis Memorial Graduate Student Award.