This past month, many Verocai Lab members (and Dr. Verocai himself) were recognized for various achievements at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Awards Ceremony! These awardees included:
Dr. Guilherme Verocai, TVMA Research Award – honors and recognizes exceptional faculty member for their outstanding achievements in veterinary medical research.
Dr. Hassan Hakimi, Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Associate Award – Presented to a postdoctoral research associate who has secured research funding and demonstrates excellence in research and publications.
Dr. Matthew Kulpa, Outstanding PhD Student Award – Given to a graduate student who excels in research, academics, and proposal submissions during their graduate studies.
Emily Orr, Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Dr. Eve Gerome Memorial Scholarship – Recognizes a DVM student in good standing from a rural county or area
Isaac Neuman, Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Student Research Scholar Awards – Presented to students who demonstrate excellence in research
Cora Gracia, Kaytee Avian & Special Species Excellence Award – Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates excellence in companion bird and non-domestic avian medicine, surgery, and management
Diane Briceno & Emily Orr, Merck Parasitology Awards – Presented to veterinary students who demonstrate outstanding achievement and enthusiasm for parasitology in small and production animals
Our winners and all the other worthy awardees can be found at https://vetmed.tamu.edu/awards/. Congratulations and we are incredibly proud of you and your well-deserved recognition!!!