NIH F31 Award for PhD Student Shana Littleton NHLBI May 2023 Addressing the Racial Disparity of Angiotensin Inhibitor Benefit in HFrEF Hospitalizations: Distinguishing Genomic and Social Factors

NIH T32 Award for PhD Student Ana Lopez-Medina Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MIICHR) May 2023 Drug-Induced Long QT Syndrome: Determining the Associations of Candidate Genetic Variants and a Polygenic Score with diLQTS Risk

Leon I. Goldberg Early Investigator Award American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Mar 2023 The Leon I. Goldberg Early Investigator Award was established in 1986 to honor a young scientist for accomplishments in the field of clinical pharmacology achieved early in his/her career.

NIH F32 Award for Post-Doc Alessandra Campos-Staffico NHLBI Sep 2022 F32HL162231: Bleeding on Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Identification of Genetic Risk Factors and a Polygenic Predictive Score in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Fellow of the American Heart Association American Heart Association Sep 2021 For those who qualify, election as a Fellow of the American Heart Association recognizes your scientific and professional accomplishments, volunteer leadership and service. By earning the right to include the initials FAHA among your credentials, you let colleagues and patients know that you have been welcomed into one of the world’s most eminent organizations of cardiovascular and stroke professionals.

National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Research Institute (HDRI) Scholar National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Aug 2021 NIMHD’s Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI):Supports the professional development of promising early-stage investigators (ESI) pursuing careers in minority health and health disparities research.Stimulates research in the disciplines supported by health disparities science.

Fellow of the Heart Failure Society of America Heart Failure Society of America Jul 2021 Fellowship is one of the most distinguished designations the HFSA can offer its members, and is a tremendous recognition of professional achievement and contributions to the society. The designation is based on outstanding credentials, achievements, and contributions to heart failure medicine.

Rising Star Award University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Nov 2019 In 2013, Pitt Pharmacy and the Alumni Society Board began an award designed to recognize those who are making great achievements while still early in their careers. These are women and men with at least five years of career development past graduation.

NIH K08 Award NHLBI Apr 2019 Precision Medicine for Heart Failure: The Role of Genomics in the Efficacy and Racial Disparity of Cornerstone Pharmacotherapy

Futures Grant American College of Clinical Pharmacy Sep 2018 "Precision Medicine for Heart Failure: The Role of Genomics in the Efficacy and Racial Disparity of Cornerstone Pharmacotherapy"

Jay N. Cohn New Investigator Award Finalist Heart Failure Society of America Sep 2018 "A Cardiac-Specific Regulatory Genetic Variant for Protein Kinase C α is Significantly Associated with Mortality in Patients with Heart Failure"

Pharmacist Travel Award Heart Failure Society of America Sep 2018 For travel to the annual meeting

NIH Loan Repayment Program Renewal NHLBI Jul 2018 The purpose of the NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program is to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals as clinical investigators

Translational Science Award for Collaborative Research Approach Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research Jun 2018 "Precision Medicine for the Recovery of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity: A Pharmacogenetic Investigation of Carvedilol"

New Investigator Award American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Jan 2018 “Addressing Racial Disparity in Heart Failure Clinical Outcomes and Beta-Blocker Response: Investigation of a Novel Beta-1 Adrenergic Receptor Regulatory Polymorphism in African-Americans”

NIH Loan Repayment Program Renewal National Institutes of Health Oct 2015 The purpose of the NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program is to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals as clinical investigators

American Heart Association Post-Doctoral Fellowship American Heart Association May 2014 To help trainees initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research while obtaining significant research results under the supervision of a sponsor or mentor

3rd Place Post-Doctoral Research Poster Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute Oct 2013 3rd Place Post-Doctoral Research Poster Award at the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute's 2013 Research Day. Title: "Evaluation of Genetic Risk Scores for Predicting Statin-Induced Myopathy"

Impact Award UNC Graduate Education and Advancement Board Dec 2012 The Impact Award recognizes graduate students whose research has a special impact on the citizens of North Carolina.

Future Faculty Fellowship University of North Carolina Center for Faculty Excellence May 2012 The Future Faculty Fellowship Program is an intensive, five-day seminar designed to accomplish three goals: (a) improve the educational experience of UNC students in courses taught by graduate students; (b) prepare graduate students for their first experience as independent instructors; and (c) help graduate students understand the roles and responsibilities of faculty members in higher education. To recognize the value of the commitment to professional development that participation… Show more The Future Faculty Fellowship Program is an intensive, five-day seminar designed to accomplish three goals: (a) improve the educational experience of UNC students in courses taught by graduate students; (b) prepare graduate students for their first experience as independent instructors; and (c) help graduate students understand the roles and responsibilities of faculty members in higher education. To recognize the value of the commitment to professional development that participation represents, each Fellow who completes the course will receive a certificate, a $450 honorarium, and a set of books on college teaching. Show less

Boka W. Hadzija Award for Distinguished University Service by a Graduate or Professional Student University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Apr 2012 This award recognizes the graduate or professional student who has been judged the most outstanding in character, scholarship, leadership, and service to the University.

Kathryne A. Brewington Graduate Student Research Award University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy Dec 2011 The Kathryne A. Brewington Graduate Student Research Award was created to honor the memory of Kathryne Brewington, who passed away while pursuing her doctoral degree at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. In honor of Ms. Brewington's commitment to public service and higher education, the award is given annually to the most outstanding doctoral student in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

NIH Loan Repayment Program National Institutes of Health Jul 2011 The purpose of the Clinical Research LRP is to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals as clinical investigators.

American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Renewal American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Jun 2011 To encourage outstanding pre-doctoral students, who have completed at least three semesters of graduate study and have not more than three and a half years remaining, to continue their studies and earn the Ph.D. in the pharmaceutical sciences at a U.S. school or college of pharmacy

American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Pre-Doctoral Fellowship American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education 2010 To encourage outstanding pre-doctoral students, who have completed at least three semesters of graduate study and have not more than three and a half years remaining, to continue their studies and earn the Ph.D. in the pharmaceutical sciences at a U.S. school or college of pharmacy

Teva Pharmaceuticals Outstanding Student Award Teva Pharmaceuticals Apr 2008 For more than three decades, Teva Pharmaceuticals has proudly honored pharmacy school graduates from across the United States who set and maintain the highest scholastic standards. Each year, Teva presents an Outstanding Student Award to one graduating senior who, in the opinion of the school, consistently demonstrated exceptional qualities throughout his or her academic career.

Rho Chi - Allergan Foundation - American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education First-Year Graduate School Scholarship Rho Chi - Allergan Foundation - American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education 2008 To encourage outstanding Rho Chi Honor Society members to pursue the Ph.D. in the pharmaceutical sciences in a college of pharmacy graduate program.

Pennsylvania Chain Drug Endowment for the School of Pharmacy Scholarship Pennsylvania Chain Drug Endowment 2006 These scholarships have been established by the Pennsylvania Chain Drug Stores and are granted to P-2, P-3 or P-4 pharmacy students who have satisfactory academic performance, an interest in community pharmacy as a career, a demonstration of management and/or leadership skills and are not receiving other scholarships from the School of Pharmacy

Ortho-McNeil-American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Gateway to Research Scholarship Ortho-McNeil-American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education 2005 To encourage faculty to identify promising professional degree pharmacy students or baccalaureate degree students and encourage them to consider advanced graduate education and careers in research. Specifically, the purpose of the program is to increase the number of students who undertake a faculty-mentored research program and decide to enroll in graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. in the basic, clinical, or administrative pharmaceutical sciences; and ultimately careers in industry, on… Show more To encourage faculty to identify promising professional degree pharmacy students or baccalaureate degree students and encourage them to consider advanced graduate education and careers in research. Specifically, the purpose of the program is to increase the number of students who undertake a faculty-mentored research program and decide to enroll in graduate programs leading to the Ph.D. in the basic, clinical, or administrative pharmaceutical sciences; and ultimately careers in industry, on faculties at schools and colleges of pharmacy, or in related organizations. Show less

Pennsylvania Chain Drug Endowment for the School of Pharmacy Scholarship Pennsylvania Chain Drug Endowment 2005 These scholarships have been established by the Pennsylvania Chain Drug Stores and are granted to P-2, P-3 or P-4 pharmacy students who have satisfactory academic performance, an interest in community pharmacy as a career, a demonstration of management and/or leadership skills and are not receiving other scholarships from the School of Pharmacy

Frank Miller Coad Memorial Scholarship University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy 2004 This scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving student in the School of Pharmacy.

Graduate Education and Research at the University of Pittsburgh Summer Research Scholarship University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy 2004 In 2002, the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy implemented an innovative program to expose pharmacy, chemistry, and biology students to the opportunities in graduate pharmaceutical science research. This program, called Graduate Education and Research at the University of Pittsburgh (GEAR-UP), was designed with the goal of initiating and maintaining student interest through a personalized, peer-learning approach to educate students about research training and careers in the… Show more In 2002, the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy implemented an innovative program to expose pharmacy, chemistry, and biology students to the opportunities in graduate pharmaceutical science research. This program, called Graduate Education and Research at the University of Pittsburgh (GEAR-UP), was designed with the goal of initiating and maintaining student interest through a personalized, peer-learning approach to educate students about research training and careers in the pharmaceutical sciences. Show less

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Kent State University 2002

Virginia Perryman Awards in Freshman Writing Kent State University 2002 The Virginia Perryman Awards in Freshman Writing are for the best writing in a College Writing or Honors English course (ENG 11001S, 11002S, 11011, 10297). Freshmen may submit essays, fiction, poetry, or drama for this award