Postdoctoral scholars are significant and integral members of the CU Anschutz research community. This fall, in recognition of their efforts, the Graduate School announced the inaugural Dean's Postdoctoral Research and Service Awards. Dean Jennifer Richer called on the campus to nominate exemplary candidates that embodied the spirit of both awards.
A committee comprised of members of the Graduate School, the Postdoctoral Office, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research reviewed the nominations and selected two winners from a strong pool of candidates.
Dr. Robert Lalonde
2023 Graduate School Dean's Postdoctoral Research Award
Dr. Lalonde is a postdoc fellow in the lab of Dr. Christian Mosimann, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Biology. His creativity and strong background in zebrafish experimentation have been foundational to his ongoing innovation and success in the field. Among other achievements, including being second author on a top-tier journal publication in Nature, he has developed a unique research program on the developmental relationship of heart and limb formation in congenital disease which has been recognized by the NIH with a K99 Pathway to Independence Award – on first submission!
2023 Dean's Postdoctoral Service Award
Dr. Chia is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Dr. James DeGregori in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. With an impressive research background, it was his dedication and clear service on behalf of postdocs that truly set him apart and earned the inaugural Service Award. Dr. Chia has served as seminar chair, vice president, and president of the Postdoctoral Association. Notably, he started the Career Development Seminar Series, organized two Postdoc Research Days, and has consistently shown commitment to advocating for postdocs both at CU Anschutz and CU Denver.
Awards were be presented at a brief ceremony held during the Lunch on the Lawn event celebrating postdocs during Postdoc Appreciation Week.