Lauren Roland, MD awarded the 2020 Irene Perstein Award

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Lauren Roland, MD was recently awarded the 2020 UCSF School of Medicine, Irene Perstein Award. The Irene Perstein Award is awarded to women faculty members, appointed at the assistant professor rank who are expected to develop high caliber independent research program in basic, clinical or translational science.

Selection criteria include:

• Scientific merit of the proposal, including novelty/innovation (if applicable, include factors that limit current funding opportunities), feasibility and the potential impact on human health
• Anticipated impact of the Irene Perstein award on the candidate’s research program (include the potential for securing future funding) and academic career

Please congratulate Dr. Roland on her award!