Bacaner Research Awards

The Bacaner Research Awards in the basic medical sciences recognize creative research. The $1,000 award is offered annually to graduate students in the basic science fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and biophysics; genetics, cell biology, and development; microbiology, immunology, and cancer biology (MICaB); pharmacology; and, physiology. An award is also offered annually in cardiology.

The Bacaner Research Awards program encourages intellectual achievement by graduate students and is underwritten by a gift to the Foundation in memory of Jacob and Minnie Bacaner.

Eligible students include:

• Those who will complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree no later than December 31 of the calendar year.
• Those selected for the award by their department or program faculty on the basis of research conducted for the Ph.D. degree.

Nomination Process

Nominations should be made by the student's graduate advisor using the nomination form (Microsoft Word).

Submit proposals to: 

• Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics: Ann Johnson
• Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development: Terri Ritz
• Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology Program: Louise Shand
• Pharmacology: Ann Mayhew
• Physiology: Nancy Sacco
• Cardiology: Dr. Daniel Garry
• Also contact the appropriate individual to determine the number of copies of nomination materials needed and for other information.

Deadline

February 1 annually