This $1,000 award recognizes a Medicinal Chemistry graduate student for outstanding contributions in academic research activities and citizenship. This award is named in recognition of Yusuf Abul-Hajj and Patrick Hanna for their long and sustained commitment to the department. Biographical information for both Dr. Abul-Hajj and Dr. Hanna can be found below.
The awardee is presented with the award during a special seminar in the spring, where they also present their ongoing research and scholarship to members of the University community.
Past Award Winners
2025
Abhishek Kulkarni
2024
Tian Lan
2023
Caroline Buchholz
2022
Alex Hurben
2021
Erik Faber
2020
Not awarded due to COVID-19
2019
Sara Coulup
2018
Joseph Buonomo
2017
Cody Lensing
2016
Kimberly Maize