{"676148":{"#nid":"676148","#data":{"type":"news","title":"2023 Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience Annual Awards","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2023\u0026nbsp;ABOVE \u0026amp; BEYOND AWARDS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to these members of the IBB community, who were recognized for their dedication and excellence in 2023!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFaculty\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/levi-wood\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELevi Wood\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Cem\u003EAssociate Professor, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELevi is a collaborative and supportive PI and provides amazing mentorship to his trainees. He goes above and beyond for everyone he interacts with. His research focuses on applying systems analysis approaches and engineering tools to identify novel clinical therapeutic targets for inflammatory diseases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/hang-lu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHang Lu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - \u003Cem\u003EAssociate Dean for Research and Innovation, College of Engineering\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHang provides tremendous leadership for the Bio-E program and through her guidance, the number of Bio-E students has grown. She knows the importance of community building for both the students and advisors and oversees several events each year to accomplish that sense of community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEntrepreneurship\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ozlinktech.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOZ-Link Technologies \u0026amp; Team\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Kasie Collins, CEO (Postdoc), Jasmine Hwang, CSO (Postdoc), Steve Seo, COO (GT Affiliate), Wenting Shi, Lead Scientist (Ph.D. Candidate), Prof. M.G. Finn, Scientific Advisor\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis team\u2019s groundbreaking research has consistently translated scientific discoveries into practical, real-world solutions. The group\u0027s work in developing innovative diagnostics and therapeutics has had a profound impact on our field, demonstrating exceptional ability to bridge the gap between research and tangible, game-changing solutions. They have participated in Create-X and Nucleate and fostered collaboration from other academic institutions and stakeholders to maximize their technology and real-world impact for patients.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrainees\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAthena Chien, Ph.D. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E- Biomedical Engineering, Craig Forest, Advisor\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAthena provides outstanding contributions as the leader in the BBUGS Outreach and Education Committee. She spends a significant amount of her free time visiting schools, organizing science and engineering demonstrations, and actively engaging with students to spark their interest in these fields. Her passion for science outreach comes through in every exchange with her! Athena does all of this while remaining an exemplary student in her academic pursuits. Her dedication to both research and community engagement demonstrates a well-rounded commitment to advancing her field of research while actively contributing to the broader community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaniel Shah, Ph.D. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E- Biomedical Engineering, Edward Botchwey, Advisor\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDaniel is a CTENG trainee and has\u0026nbsp;served as a mentor for CMaT and\u0026nbsp;as a Petit mentor, passing down his scientific skills to underprivileged students in the Atlanta area. He also supports graduate recruitment efforts year-after-year, engaging with his cohort, and incoming cohorts bringing a sense of ease into every conversation while including others to make the community more inviting.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStaff\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELisa Redding\u003C\/strong\u003E - \u003Cem\u003EAcademic Program Manager, Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biosciences\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELisa is foundational to the operation of the QBioS and Bioinformatics Ph.D. programs. She provides prompt and personalized support to dozens of students and excellent co-ordination and management for the Bioinformatics Program. She values and prioritizes every student\u0027s needs, and\u0026nbsp;her unfailing optimism is inspiring.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeonard Law\u003C\/strong\u003E - \u003Cem\u003EBuilding Coordinator\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeonard makes a great first impression on all visitors thanks to his smile and positive attitude. He brings joy to IBB in all that he does, from welcoming visitors, rearranging our atrium for events, and answering and unending stream of questions from new students, faculty and guests.\u0026nbsp;He embodies Bob Nerem\u0027s Rule of Life #10 - \u0022People will remember not what you said, but only how you made them feel.\u0022 He exhibits a contagious earnestness and warmth. 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