2022 Behrens Fellows

Posted: 2022-05-31

Source: Graduate Studies
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Left to right: Sangwoo Han (Anatomy & Neurobiology PhD/MD student), Nellie Nelson (Physiology & Biophysics PhD student).

The Stanley Behrens Foundation recognizes promising graduate student research. 

Anatomy & Neurobiology MD/PhD student, Sangwoo Han, has been selected for the Stanley Behrens Fellows in Medicine award. Sangwoo is advised by Dr. Yama Akbari.

Physiology & Biophysics PhD student, Nellie Nelson received a secondary award, the Behrens Research Excellence Award, recognizing her research promise and contributions to date. Nellie is advised by Dr. Autumn Ivy.

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Yama Akbari, MD, PhD
Yama Akbari, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Associate Professor, Neurological Surgery
Autumn Ivy, MD, PhD
Autumn Ivy, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor — Division of Neurology, Pediatrics

Joint Faculty, Anatomy & Neurobiology