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Faculty Members Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Neuroscientist Kristen Harris and molecular bioscientist Keiko Torii have received one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.

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Two UT Scientists Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Chemist Eric Anslyn and molecular bioscientist Howard Ochman are among the UT faculty joining the Academy.

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McLellan Named Recipient of the 2024 IVI-SK Bioscience Park MahnHoon Award

Jason McLellan has been named the recipient of the International Vaccine Institutes Bioscience Park MahnHoon Award for his role in the development of numerous vaccines.

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David Nobles Awarded 2022 J. Roger Porter Award

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Two Members of Natural Sciences Named to UT Austin’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Ruth Buskirk and Michael Marder are among the 2023 inductees to The University of Texas at Austin’s prestigious Academy of Distinguished Teachers.

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McLellan Named Recipient of Award for Achievement in Public Health

Jason McLellan has been named the recipient of a Research!America Advocacy Award for his work on COVID-19 vaccines.

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Jeffrey Chen Received Fellow of American Society of Plant Biologists Award

A Molecular Biosciences Faculty Member was awarded an American Society of Plant Biologists' award.

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Keiko Torii Awarded 2023 American Society of Plant Biologists' Stephen Hale Prize

A Molecular Biosciences Faculty Member was awarded an American Society of Plant Biologists' award.

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Desiree Ledet Awarded 2023 CNS Staff Excellence Award

A Molecular Biosciences department staff member was awarded the 2023 CNS Staff Excellence Award.

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