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Neli Ulrich，博士，硕士, chief scientific officer 和 executive director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at 亨茨曼癌症研究所 在 犹他大学 (the U) 和 professor of Population Health Sciences 在 U, has been awarded the 2024 Governor’s Medal for Science 和 Technology.
The prize recognizes the recipient’s distinguished service 和 meaningful contributions to science in the state of Utah.
“This award celebrates Ulrich’s exceptional leadership abilities at 亨茨曼癌症研究所,犹他州州长说。. 斯宾塞考克斯. “Utah is proud to be home to such a world-renowned institution, 和 we commend her in her research efforts toward curing cancer.”
Ulrich, a native of Germany, first came to Utah 和 亨茨曼癌症研究所 a decade ago. As a renowned expert in cancer research with more than 450 scientific 公共ations, she has led 亨茨曼癌症研究所’s research teams to an “exceptional” national rating, the highest rank achievable from the National Cancer Institute.
“It’s a very special honor to be recognized by the governor of Utah for science 和 technology, which we know are critical for accelerating our joint progress in this world, 在大发娱乐州,乌尔里希说。. “The award is not really about me but the amazing cancer research teams at 亨茨曼癌症研究所, where we bring together people of diverse backgrounds to collaborate in ways that are unique 和 impactful in the service of our patients, 大发娱乐的国家, 大发娱乐的地区.”
“Her relentless dedication 和 drive to push boundaries through collaboration has shaped 和 will continue to drive the l和scape of innovation in Utah 和 beyond.”
——mary Beckerle博士
Ulrich is one of just a few women who serve as director of a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center. In this role, she has led a variety of initiatives to address gaps in health care seen in 农村病人 across Utah 和 the Mountain West. 在她的领导下, 亨茨曼癌症研究所 has developed 临床 trials that serve remote populations 和 created community partnerships to lessen the burden of distance as a disparity in cancer prevention, 筛选, 和治疗.
She also oversees more than 250个研究小组 at 亨茨曼癌症研究所, each pursuing a future free from cancer through laboratory, 临床, 平移, 以及基于人群的研究. 她的团队 乌尔里希集团, has performed l和mark research on colorectal cancer prevention 和 survivorship.
“Dr. Ulrich embodies the pioneering spirit of the Governor’s Medal which is demonstrated by her numerous scientific achievements,” 玛丽·贝克尔博士, CEO of 亨茨曼癌症研究所. “Her relentless dedication 和 drive to push boundaries through collaboration has shaped 和 will continue to drive the l和scape of innovation in Utah 和 beyond.”
Ulrich is one of three recipients of the Governor’s Medal this year. She received her prize for accomplishments in academics 和 research. Others are awarded for K-12 scientific education 和 advancements in local industry. Ulrich will be presented with the award 在 2024 One Utah Summit. 这次峰会, 4月12日举行, aims to recognize individuals 和 companies making significant contributions to Utah’s economy, 当地社区, 和行业.
“我很高兴能看到Dr. Ulrich honored with this distinction,安吉拉·法格林说, 博士学位, associate vice president for faculty at 犹他大学 Health. “She is an outst和ing leader 和 scientist who is saving 和 improving lives with her groundbreaking research. 在她的管理下, investigators at 亨茨曼癌症研究所 are helping create a future free from cancer.”
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About 亨茨曼癌症研究所 在 犹他大学
亨茨曼癌症研究所 在 犹他大学 is the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, 爱达荷州, 蒙大拿, 内华达, 和怀俄明州. With a legacy of innovative cancer research, 突破性的发现, 世界一流的病人护理, we are transforming the way cancer is understood, 预防, 诊断, 治疗, 并存活下来. 亨茨曼癌症研究所 focuses on delivering the most advanced cancer healing 和 prevention through scientific breakthroughs 和 cutting-edge technology to advance cancer treatments of the future beyond the st和ard of care today. 大发娱乐有超过 300项公开临床试验 和 250个研究小组 研究癌症. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at 亨茨曼癌症研究所 than at any other cancer center. Our scientists are world-renowned for underst和ing how cancer begins 和 using that knowledge to develop innovative approaches to treat each patient’s unique disease. 亨茨曼癌症研究所 was founded by Jon M. 和卡伦·亨茨曼.