Lab Heroes Awards 2023 Nominees

"I taught George at undergraduate and now at postgraduate level as my new PhD student at the University of Huddersfield. George experienced at first hand what impact cancer can...

"Maria is meticulous in the lab, both in her own work and when supervising and teaching new students. As a safety officer she always keeps track of the newest regulations on how to...

"I am delighted to nominate Ms. Afsana Tasnim Oshin for the Lab Hero Awards 2023. As a key member of the Actin-Based Molecular Mechanism Lab, Ms. Oshin has demonstrated exceptional...

"Nick is one of the most outstanding multi-talented PhD student I have trained in my 23 years at UCSF. He is creative, extremely competent, intelligent, hard-working, kind and a...

"He is hardworking and charismatic. He is a strong pillar for all the lab crew and is passionate about research." Nominated by Victor Okoh, Laboratory of Pharmacology and...

"Iftekhar Chowdhury is a highly deserving candidate for the Lab Hero Award. As a doctoral researcher in the Molecular Systems Biology lab at the University of Helsinki, he has...

"Jenny is a supportive person both inside and outside the lab. Jenny has helped me learn so much in cell culture from scratch and has given me so much advice on how to maintain my...

"James is consistently ensuring the safety and proactivity of the lab, which hosts over ten research groups that range from microplastics to molecular biology. He has stepped up to...

"Dr. Mak Kit Kay's academic and research profile exemplifies a remarkable blend of expertise and versatility in the field of medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Her academic...

"Matteo is a smart administrative assistant, always up to date, quick in solving problems and accomplishing his duties, able to support many different groups (including my lab) and...

"Excellent studies on the Metabolic reprogramming of anoikis-resistant melanoma cells as new target against circulating cancer cells (CTCs) and metastasis development." Nominated...

"Russell is a force of nature. He drives multiple projects, mentors undergraduate and high school students in the lab, reads and questions the literature at all hours of the day...

"I've known Concetta for about three years as I worked under her supervision at the Italian Institute of Technology. Conny is a precise and creative researcher. She is always a...

"Dr. Lisa Mielke is an exceptional leader and mentor, consistently fostering a sense of purpose, vision, and mission among her lab. Through her unwavering dedication to developing...

"Fatima Amponsah Fordjour is a PHd lab scholar who is into research. She has impacted a lot of lives not only in the research sector but also in the climate sector. She has been...

"He is always ready to help even when he is busy himself. He always has a smile and liberates good vibes." Nominated by Emilie Picard, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers UMRS1138...

"Ikegwu Chukwudi is a dedicated and focused researcher, demonstrating a strong commitment to his academic pursuits. His recent completion of a Master's degree focused on Sea turtle...

"In the scientific world, the laboratory is the fundamental place where ideas are tested, hypotheses are proven or disproven, and breakthroughs emerge. Behind every successful...

"Physical Therapist and MSc, Suélen Santos-Alves, is a brilliant PhD student at our Graduate Program in Neuroscience. Our Lab is internationally recognized in...

"She is the best lab manager ever. Wonderful person not only professionally but personally she is the kindest and always ready to help everyone. Always smiling and always solves...