DeBakey Research Awards 2021
The Michael E. DeBakey Excellence in Research Award recognizes scientists whose recent research demonstrates the breadth and depth of basic science at Baylor College of Medicine. The awards are given on an annual basis in recognition of Baylor faculty who have made the most significant published scientific contribution to clinical or basic biomedical research during the past three years. Awardees receive a commemorative medallion and fund to support their research. The awards are funded by the DeBakey Medical Foundation.
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Benjamin Deneen, Ph.D.
Professor, Dr. Russell J. and Marian K. Blattner Chair Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Department of Neurosurgery
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Hana M. El Sahly, M.D.
Professor, Molecular Virology, Microbiology and Medicine
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Fasiha Kanwal, M.D.,
M.S.H.S.
Professor of Medicine; Chief, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Nuo Li, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
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