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Research Excellence Highlighted at Grantwinner Reception

by Joe Barker on 04/18/2023

04/18/2023

Saint Louis University researchers were recognized at the 2023 Grantwinner Reception. 

The event, which dates back to 1976, celebrates research excellence and recognizes success in publications or pieces and in grant submissions from the previous year. The reception, hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), took place Friday, April 14, in the Sinquefield Stateroom and honored 13 members of the SLU community with awards. 

Provost Mike Lewis, Ph.D., addressed the crowd at the 2023 Grantwinner Reception on Friday, April 14, in the Sinquefield Stateroom. Lewis said he was constantly impressed by all the great work being done by members of the SLU community. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

Provost Mike Lewis, Ph.D., addressed the crowd at the 2023 Grantwinner Reception on Friday, April 14, in the Sinquefield Stateroom. Lewis said he was constantly impressed by all the great work being done by members of the SLU community. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

“I am so thrilled with the progress we are making and the momentum we have,” said Ken Olliff, vice president for research and partnerships. “It’s an amazing group of scholars and scientists that we have here.”

Provost Mike Lewis, Ph.D., said it was tough to recognize just 13 individuals with all the great work being done at SLU. 

“There’s so much going on right now that it’s wonderful to celebrate the individuals, but I don’t know how it gets chosen,” he said. “One of the nice things is I get included on a lot of emails, and it’s always something to celebrate. I get emails most days to talk about the accomplishments of our faculty. It really is impressive to see what is going on.”

The Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
The Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Ken Oliff, Vice President for Research and Partnerships, introduces the 2023 Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Ken Oliff, Vice President for Research and Partnerships, introduces the 2023 Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Kate Holdener, Ph.D., received a Junior Faculty Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Kate Holdener, Ph.D., received a Junior Faculty Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Lynda Morrison, Ph.D., received a Faculty Innovation Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Lynda Morrison, Ph.D., received a Faculty Innovation Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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John Tavis, Ph.D., received a Faculty Innovation Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
John Tavis, Ph.D., received a Faculty Innovation Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Jay Hammond, Ph.D, received a Teaching & Service Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Jay Hammond, Ph.D, received a Teaching & Service Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Piotr Mak, Ph.D., received a Faculty Research Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Piotr Mak, Ph.D., received a Faculty Research Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Sara Gebauer, M.D., received a Faculty Career Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Sara Gebauer, M.D., received a Faculty Career Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Jennifer Bello Kottenstette, M.D., received a Faculty Research Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Jennifer Bello Kottenstette, M.D., received a Faculty Research Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Zerina Albrecht received a Research Administrator Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Zerina Albrecht received a Research Administrator Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Stephen Schmidt received a Research Administrator Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Stephen Schmidt received a Research Administrator Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Monica Goodland received a Graduate Student Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Monica Goodland received a Graduate Student Award during the Grantwinner Reception on April 14, 2023. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
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Faculty Research Awards

Faculty Career Awards

Graduate Student Awards

Research Administrator Awards