Chancellor Awards

Up to three faculty total, with up to one from each career stage, will be selected: “early career investigator” (i.e., assistant professor); “mid-career investigator” (i.e., associate professor); “established investigator” (i.e., professor or distinguished professor).

Descriptor

For significant contributions by an early, mid-, or established career investigator to impactful basic science or translational research at Rutgers Health.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award. Faculty will be considered based on appropriate expectations for their career stage: “early career investigator” applies to faculty at the Assistant Professor rank; “mid-career investigator” applies to faculty at the Associate Professor rank; “established investigator” applies to faculty at the Professor or Distinguished Professor ranks. Nominees must have completed at least three years at Rutgers Health/RBHS for early career faculty or at least five years at Rutgers Health/RBHS for mid-career and established faculty.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate impactful basic science or translational research as evidenced by:

• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals, books, or other scholarly work
• Track record of sponsored research support appropriate to career stage 
• National or international visibility, appropriate for career stage, as evidenced by honorific prizes or awards for scientific contributions, participation in external peer review panels, or other relevant scholarly activities

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (up to two pages)
  • For mid-career or established investigator, one of the additional letters of support must be from outside Rutgers University, but not from a collaborator with the nominee on publications or grants for at least three years
• CV of nominee [For published work, please list original research articles, reviews, commentaries/editorials, and books/book chapters separately.]
• Statement from the nominee indicating their most significant contributions to science, highlighting 1-3 key research findings or publications with a brief description of the impact of the findings (up to a maximum of 300 words)

Up to three faculty total, with up to one from each career stage, will be selected: “early career investigator” (i.e., assistant professor); “mid-career investigator” (i.e., associate professor); “established investigator” (i.e., professor or distinguished professor).

Descriptor

For significant contributions by an [early, mid-, established] career investigator to impactful clinical or health sciences research at Rutgers Health.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award.  Faculty will be considered based on appropriate expectations for their career stage: “early career investigator” applies to faculty at the Assistant Professor rank; “mid-career investigator” applies to faculty at the Associate Professor rank; “established investigator” applies to faculty at the Professor or Distinguished Professor ranks. Nominees must have completed at least three years at Rutgers Health/RBHS for early career faculty or at least five years at Rutgers Health/RBHS for mid-career and established faculty.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate impactful clinical or health sciences research as evidenced by:

• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals, books, or other scholarly work
• Track record of sponsored research support appropriate to career stage 
• National or international visibility, appropriate for career stage, as evidenced by honorific prizes or awards for scientific contributions, participation in external peer review panels, or other relevant scholarly activities

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters.
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (up to two pages)
  • For mid-career or established investigator, one of the additional letters of support must be from outside Rutgers University, but not from a collaborator with the nominee on publications or grants for at least three years
• CV of nominee [For published work, please list original research articles, reviews, commentaries/editorials, and books/book chapters separately]
• Statement from the nominee indicating their most significant contributions to science, highlighting 1-3 key research findings or publications with a brief description of the impact of the findings (up to a maximum of 300 words) 

Up to two faculty will be selected.

Descriptor

For significant contributions to provide excellence in clinical or healthcare delivery at Rutgers Health or an affiliated facility.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award. Nominees must have completed at least three years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate a sustained record of excellence in clinical and/or healthcare delivery evidenced by:

• Developing new clinical/healthcare programs that address a gap in existing services or expands access to underserved communities
• Developing new clinical/healthcare policy or public health program that address a gap in existing services or policies or expands policies or programs to underserved communities
• Other specific examples of clinical or healthcare delivery excellence 

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (1-2 pages per letter) [Note: one of the letters should be from the department chair or supervisor if they are not the primary nominator]
• CV of nominee 
• Statement from the nominee indicating their most significant contributions to clinical or health care delivery and their impact (up to a maximum of 300 words)

Up to two faculty will be selected.

Descriptor

For significant contributions and leading efforts at Rutgers Health to serve external communities and be committed in service to others.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award. Nominees must have completed at least three years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate a sustained record of excellence in serving external community(-ies) that includes:

• Significant contributions to the community(-ies) through their time, actions, and dedication
• Demonstrated meaningful contribution or impact on the community(-ies) served
• Recognized as a role model through their compassionate commitment to service to others

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support from a member of the external community(-ies) served (1-2 pages per letter)
• CV of nominee
• Statement from the nominee highlighting their most significant contributions to community service and their impact (up to a maximum 300 words)

Up to two faculty will be selected.

Descriptor

For significant contributions at Rutgers Health to promote an inclusive environment for learning, scholarship, or service including clinical care.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award. Nominees must have completed at least three years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate a sustained record of excellence as a champion for inclusive impact who demonstrate:

• Significant contributions, leadership, and active commitment to promoting opportunities and enhancing engagement for students, staff, faculty, patients, and/or communities
• Efforts to foster a more inclusive culture and climate that promotes success for all
• Inclusive teaching, scholarship, and/or service that helps to advance health equity 

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (1-2 pages per letter) [Note: one of the letters should be from the department chair or supervisor if they are not the primary nominator]
• CV of nominee 
• Statement from the nominee indicating their most significant contributions to foster efforts for inclusive culture (up to a maximum of 300 words)

Up to two faculty will be selected.

Descriptor

For significant contributions at Rutgers Health to education, teaching, and training.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award. Nominees must have completed at least three years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate a significant record of excellence in education and teaching that includes: 

• Significant contributions, leadership, and commitment to promoting educational opportunities and enhancing curricula for students and trainees including as a clinical preceptor, if applicable 
• Efforts to improve curricula or training methods or implement novel teaching methods in didactic, clinical (including precepting) and/or experiential learning
• Demonstrated educational scholarship evidenced by invited presentations, publications, or awards

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • One additional letters of support for the nomination (1-2 pages per letter) [Note: the letter should be from the department chair or supervisor, if they are not the primary nominator, or from another referee]
  • One letter of support from a current or former student, trainee, or other faculty member with knowledge regarding the nominee’s contribution to educational endeavors (typically one page)
• CV of nominee
• Statement from the nominee indicating their most significant contributions to teaching, and as relevant the teaching strategy they use (up to a maximum of 300 words)

Up to two faculty will be selected.

Descriptor

For exceptional, sustained contributions at Rutgers Health to education, teaching, and training.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award. Nominees must have completed at least five years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should have an exceptional and sustained record of excellence in education and teaching as evidenced by:

• Demonstrated passion, service, and/or innovation in educational and training activities 
• Incorporation of educational and/or training innovation into day-to-day academic activity including as a clinical preceptor, if applicable
• Designing, implementing, and assessing novel curricula or training methods
• Serving as a role model for teaching and advising students and trainees
• Recognition by peers (and/or students) through demonstrated educational scholarship, invited presentations, and/or teaching excellence awards

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of four (4) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages)
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (1-2 pages per letter) [Note: one letter should be from the department chair or supervisor, if they are not the primary nominator and one from another faculty member with knowledge regarding the nominee’s contribution to educational endeavors]
  • One letter of support from a current or former student or trainee 
• CV of nominee

Up to two faculty will be selected.

Descriptor

For exceptional, sustained contributions at Rutgers Health to mentoring postdoctoral and/or clinical fellows, junior faculty, and staff, and/or mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award. Nominees must have completed at least five years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should have an exceptional and sustained record of mentoring postdocs, and/or clinical fellows, junior faculty, and staff, and/or mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students, as evidenced by:

• Length and breadth of the nominee’s mentoring, training, and career development activities
• Impact of the nominee’s mentoring, training, and career development activities on the career trajectories, successes, and bodies of work of the mentees
• Unique aspects of the nominee’s mentoring, training, and career development activities that have contributed broadly to the missions of Rutgers Health

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of four (4) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (1-2 pages per letter) [Note: one letter should be from the department chair or supervisor, if they are not the primary nominator and one from another faculty member with knowledge regarding the nominee’s contribution to mentoring]
  • One letter of support from a current or former student, trainee, or mentee (typically one page)
• CV of nominee
• List of faculty, staff, trainees, and students mentored by the nominee

Up to two faculty will be selected.

Descriptor

For exceptional, sustained contributions at Rutgers Health to innovation in one or more of the mission areas.

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award. Nominees must have completed at least five years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should have an exceptional and sustained reputation for innovation for their field and/or mission area. Some examples include:

• Innovation in research as evidenced by novel methods or products (e.g., inventions, patents, licensing agreements, new business development); or
• Innovation in instructional design or implementation (teaching and education) involving interdisciplinary and/or integrative collaborations that utilize transformative new platforms, paradigms; or
• Innovation in clinical care; or
• Innovation in community engagement involving collaborative projects that engage external partners (e.g., business, community, government, non-profit organizations) in transformative partnerships

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of four (4) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (1-2 pages per letter) [Note: one letter should be from the department chair or supervisor, if they are not the primary nominator and at least one from another faculty member with knowledge regarding the nominee’s contribution to innovation]
  • One additional letter of support must be from outside Rutgers addressing the impact of nominee’s innovation(s)
• CV of nominee [For published work, please list original research articles, reviews, commentaries/editorials, and books/book chapters separately]
• Statement from the nominee summarizing the innovation and its significance (up to a maximum of 300 words)

Up to two faculty will be selected.

Descriptor

For a sustained and distinguished lifetime record of achievement in one or more of the Rutgers Health mission areas (clinical care, education, research, community engagement).

Eligibility

Faculty who are 0.5 FTE or greater on any faculty track may be considered for this award.  Must be at the professor or distinguished professor rank and must have completed at least ten years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should be a renowned faculty member with a sustained and distinguished lifetime record of achievement in one or more of the Rutgers Health mission areas (clinical care, education, research, community engagement) be evidenced by:

• A demonstrated record of sustained excellence and track record in their mission area(s) 
• The highest standard of service to their mission area, Rutgers University, and their profession

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of four (4) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • One letter must be from the unit dean/director, if they are not the primary nominator; if unit dean/director is the primary nominator (above) then substitute another writer for this letter (1-2 pages)
  • One letter must be from outside Rutgers (1-2 pages)
  • One additional letter is at the discretion of the nominator but may typically include one from the nominee’s department chair/supervisor or from a mentee, trainee, or colleague (1-2 pages) 
• CV of nominee [For published work, please list original research articles, reviews, commentaries/editorials, and books/book chapters separately]
• A short biography of accomplishments provided by the nominee (up to 500 words)

Up to two staff will be selected.

Descriptor

For significant contributions and leading efforts at Rutgers Health to serve external communities and be committed in service to others.

Eligibility

Staff must be a full-time employee (1.0 FTE). Nominees must have completed at least three years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate a sustained record of excellence in serving external community(-ies) that includes:

• Significant contributions to the community(-ies) through their time, actions, and dedication
• Demonstrated meaningful contribution or impact on the community(-ies) served
• Recognized as a role model through their compassionate commitment to service to others

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support, one of which must be from a member of the external community(-ies) served (up to one page each) [Note: one letter should be from the department chair or supervisor if they are not the primary nominator]
• Resume of nominee

Up to two staff will be selected.

Descriptor

For significant contributions and leading efforts at Rutgers Health to foster a more inclusive culture that promotes success for all.

Eligibility

Staff must be a full-time employee (1.0 FTE). Nominees must have completed at least three years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate a sustained record of excellence as a champion for inclusive impact who demonstrate:

• Significant contributions, leadership, and active commitment to promoting opportunities and enhancing engagement for students, staff, faculty, patients, and/or communities
• Efforts to foster a more inclusive culture and climate that promotes success for all

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (up to one page each) [Note: one letter should be from the department chair or supervisor if they are not the primary nominator]
• Resume of nominee

Up to two staff will be selected.

Descriptor

For significant contributions to staff mentoring at Rutgers Health.

Eligibility

Staff must be a full-time employee (1.0 FTE) who is involved in mentoring of staff, students, and/or trainees for at least five years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should demonstrate an exceptional record of mentoring evidenced by:

• Length and breadth of the nominee’s mentoring and career development activities
• Impact of the mentoring activities on the career advancement and successes of their mentees
• Unique aspects of the mentoring and training activities that have contributed broadly to the missions of Rutgers Health
• Nominees who participated in the Rutgers Health Staff Mentoring Program as a mentor or peer mentor will be strongly considered

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (up to one page each) [Note: one letter should be from the department chair or supervisor, if they are not the primary nominator, and one from a current or former mentee]
• Resume of nominee

Up to two staff will be selected.

Descriptor

For an emerging leader who demonstrates a high potential for success through significant contributions to Rutgers Health.

Eligibility

Staff must be a full-time employee (1.0 FTE). Nominees must have completed at least five years at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should be recognized as a stellar institutional citizen:

• With a demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Rutgers Health 
• Consistently go above and beyond job expectations by taking initiative and inspiring others to work collaboratively and creatively to advance the mission of Rutgers Health and the University
• Demonstrate a high potential for success including leading by example, mentoring, transferring knowledge, seek opportunities to engage broadly in Rutgers Health and the University

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (up to one page each) [Note: one letter should be from the department chair or supervisor, if they are not the primary nominator, and one from a current or former colleague]
• Resume of nominee

Up to two staff will be selected.

Descriptor

For an existing leader who demonstrates exemplary leadership through significant ongoing and sustained contributions to Rutgers Health.

Eligibility

Staff must be a full-time employee (1.0 FTE) who has at least 10 years of professional experience and have completed at least five years at Rutgers Health/RBHS and supervise at least two employees.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should be recognized as a stellar institutional citizen:

• With a demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Rutgers Health
• Have a record of achievement in creating a positive and productive work environment for employees and co-workers, and be recognized as a positive force and team-builder outside his/her own unit
• Exhibit innovative leadership skills by fostering positive change, team building and creating a culture of service and excellence for their team

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (up to one page each) [Note: one of these two additional letters should be from the department chair or supervisor if they are not the primary nominator]
• Resume of nominee

Up to two teams will be selected.

Descriptor

For exceptional contributions of a high-performing team to carry out work in at least one of the Rutgers Health mission areas.

Eligibility

Teams must include a minimum of three full-time staff (1.0 FTE) and a maximum of six full-time staff (1.0 FTE) [Note: Team honorarium will be dispersed to support the team’s project or ongoing work]

Criteria

Candidate teams for this award category may work in any mission or service area of Rutgers Health and should be:

• Comprised of individuals from one unit or a cross-functional team. A team may be recognized for its sustained excellence in the performance of the duties of the unit or as a result of a specific major and impactful project
• A high-performing team that maximizes the individual strengths of its team members and models effective teamwork through cooperation, collaboration, and communication

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator including details on how the team meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (up to one page each) [Note: one letter should be from the unit or department leader to whom the team reports if they are not the primary nominator]
• Resume for each of the nominated team members

Up to four staff will be selected.

Descriptor

For significant, sustained contributions to quality service that supports one or more of the mission areas at Rutgers Health.

Eligibility

Staff must be a full-time employee (1.0 FTE) at any level. Those working across all Rutgers Health mission and service areas are strongly encouraged. Nominees must have completed at least ten years of consecutive service at Rutgers Health/RBHS.

Criteria

Candidates for this award category should:

• Go above and beyond to deliver quality service to faculty, staff, learners, patients, and all others they interact with within the professional setting
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and values of Rutgers Health through superior service (both internal and external), professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude
• Understand how their work is integral to the success of Rutgers Health and consistently strive to do their best, even when their work may be behind-the-scenes

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of three (3) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator, including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Two additional letters of support for the nomination (up to one page each) [Note: one of these two additional letters should be from the chair/supervisor of the department/unit if they are not the primary nominator]
• Resume of nominee

Up to two staff will be selected.

Descriptor

For exceptional, distinguished service to Rutgers Health through extraordinary, transformative, and/or significant lifetime contributions to the institution.

Eligibility

Staff member with a minimum of fifteen consecutive years of full-time work experience at Rutgers Health/RBHS (UMDNJ service included). Must be employed full-time (1.0 FTE) at the time of nomination. Nominations of staff at all levels and who work across all Rutgers Health mission and service areas who exhibit truly outstanding commitment and service are strongly encouraged.

Criteria

Candidates in this award category will be staff members who have a consistent track record and reputation for going above and beyond their job duties to deliver quality service to the entire community within their professional setting who:

• Are recognized as stellar institutional citizens with a demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Rutgers Health
• Go above and beyond routine job expectations by taking initiative and inspiring others to work collaboratively and creatively to advance the mission of Rutgers Health and the University
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and values of Rutgers Health through superior service (both internal and external), professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude
• Understand how their work is integral to the success of Rutgers Health and consistently strive to do their best, even when their work may be behind-the-scenes

Attachments required for nomination in this category

• This award requires a total of four (4) letters
  • Letter of nomination from the primary nominator, including details on how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (up to two pages) 
  • Three additional letters, of which one must be from the dean/director, if they are not the primary nominator (1-2 pages per letter). Additional letter writers are at the discretion of the nominator but will typically include one from the nominee’s department chair/supervisor and one from a colleague or mentee
• Resume of nominee

Faculty Awards

Excellence in Basic Sciences Research Award 

For significant contributions, by an early career investigator and an established investigator, to impactful basic science or translational research at Rutgers Health.

Early Career

• Jian Cao (Rutgers Cancer Institute), Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Established Investigator

• Wei-Xing Zong (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Professor, John L. Colaizzi Chair in Pharmacy, Department of Chemical Biology
• Subhajyoti De (Rutgers Cancer Institute), Associate Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
• Daniel Herranz (Rutgers Cancer Institute), Associate Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Pediatric

Excellence in Clinical or Health Sciences Research Award

For significant contributions, by an early career or established investigator, to impactful clinical or health sciences research at Rutgers Health.

Early Career

• Slawa Rokicki (School of Public Health), Assistant Professor, Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy
• Denalee O'Malley (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

Established Investigator

• Nina Cooperman (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry

Excellence in Clinical or Healthcare Delivery Award     

For significant contributions to provide excellence in clinical or healthcare delivery at Rutgers Health or an affiliated facility.

• Amy S. Pappert (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Dermatology)
• Jacqueline Fleming (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics

Excellence in Community Service Award

For significant contributions and leading efforts at Rutgers Health to serve external communities and be committed in service to others.

• Lucio R. Volino (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Clinical Professor and Director of Assessment, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
• Karen Wei-Ru Lin (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Dean for Global Health and Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health

Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award

For significant contributions at Rutgers Health to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, or service, including clinical care.

• Humberto R. Jimenez (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
• Haejin In (Rutgers Cancer Institute), Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Excellence in Education and Teaching Award

For significant contributions at Rutgers Health to education, teaching, and training.

• James Scott Parrott (School of Health Professions), Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Kyeongra Yang (School of Nursing), Associate Professor, Division of Entry to Baccalaureate Nursing

Distinguished Educator Award

For exceptional, sustained contributions at Rutgers Health to education, teaching, and training.

• Laura E. Liang (School of Public Health), Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy

Distinguished Mentor Award

For exceptional, sustained contributions at Rutgers Health to mentoring of postdoctoral and/or clinical fellows, junior faculty, staff, and/or mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

• Paul R. Duberstein (School of Public Health) Professor and Chair, Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy

Staff Awards

Excellence in Staff Mentoring Award    

For significant contributions to staff mentoring at Rutgers Health.

• Debra Pittman (New Jersey Medical School), Program Administrator, Office of Faculty Affairs
• Deena Centofanti (Rutgers Cancer Institute), Oncology Nurse Education Specialist, Clinic Oncology Education Department

Emerging Leader Award

For an emerging staff leader who demonstrates a high potential for success through significant contributions to Rutgers Health.

• Roger Thornton (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Assistant Director, Office of Faculty and Staff Affairs 

Leadership Award

For a staff leader who demonstrates exemplary leadership through significant ongoing and sustained contributions to Rutgers Health.   

• Kent Mathisen (New Jersey Medical School), Associate Dean for Clinical Operations, Office of Clinical Affairs

Team Award

For exceptional contributions of a high-performing staff team to carry out work in at least one of the Rutgers Health mission areas.

• School of Nursing Student Advising Center
  • Donnell Pierre, Associate Director of Student Advisement
  • Traci Cummings-McGreal, Student Counselor
  • Brittany Robischon, Director of Student Advisement

Sustained Service Award

For significant and sustained contributions to quality service that supports at least one of the mission areas at Rutgers Health.

• Patricia Dooley Budsock (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Program Manager, Division of Addiction Psychiatry 
• Jennifer Savarese (Rutgers Cancer Institute), Senior Scheduler and Pediatric Patient Liaison
• Michael P. Kane (Rutgers Cancer Institute), Executive Director, Oncology Pharmacy Services
• Rhonda Barnes (School of Public Health), Admissions Coordinator

Lifetime Distinguished Service Award for Staff

For exceptional, distinguished service to Rutgers Health through extraordinary, transformative, and/or significant lifetime contributions to the institution.

• Sally Marshall (Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine), Building Manager

Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty

For a sustained and distinguished lifetime record of achievement in at least one of the Rutgers Health mission areas of clinical care, education, research, and community engagement.

• Jeffrey D. Laskin (School of Public Health), Distinguished Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice, and Director of the Division of Toxicology at Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI)
• Tamara Minko (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmaceutics

Excellence in Basic Sciences Research Award

For significant contributions, by an early career or established investigator, to impactful basic science or translational research.

Established Investigator

• Ah-Ng Tony Kong (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Distinguished Professor, Glaxo Endowed Chair in Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutics

Excellence in Clinical or Health Sciences Research Award

For significant contributions, by an early career or established investigator, to impactful clinical or health sciences research.

Early Career

• Stephanie Shiau (School of Public Health), Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• Chintan Dave (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration

Established Investigator

• Olivia A. Wackowski (School of Public Health), Associate Professor, Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy

Excellence in Clinical or Healthcare Delivery Award     

For significant contributions to provide excellence in clinical or healthcare delivery.

• Erin Muckey (New Jersey Medical School), Assistant Professor and Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
• Kiwon Lee (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Chief of Stroke and Neurocritical Care Division, Department of Neurology

Excellence in Community Service Award

For significant contributions and leading efforts to serve external communities and be committed in service to others.

• Ana Natale-Pereira (New Jersey Medical School), Associate Professor of Medicine, Division Director, General Internal Medicine, Associate Dean for Primary Care and Community Initiatives, Department of Medicine
• Anita Kinney (School of Public Health), Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology and Director, Center of Cancer Health Equity
• Jamir Tuten (New Jersey Medical School), Program Manager, Infectious Diseases Practice

Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

For significant contributions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, or service including clinical care at RBHS.

• Herminio L. Perez (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine), Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, and Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry
• Teri E. Lassiter (School of Public Health), Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Assistant Professor, Department of Urban-Global Public Health
• Arpita Jindani (Global Health Institute), Senior Program Manager, Health Equity, Education and Training
• Courtney Terry (New Jersey Medical School), Assistant Director of Information Technology, Office of the Chief Operating Officer

Excellence in Education and Teaching Award

For significant contributions to education and teaching.

• Sophia Chen (New Jersey Medical School), Assistant Dean, Pre-clerkship Education, Assistant Director of the Pediatric Clerkship, Department of Pediatrics
• Ilya Ostrovsky (New Jersey Medical School), Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, and Co-Director, Emergency Ultrasound Assistant Program Director

Distinguished Educator Award

For exceptional, sustained contributions to education, teaching, and training.

• Andrew R. Berman (New Jersey Medical School), Professor of Medicine and Division Director for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Allergy and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine

Distinguished Mentor Award

For exceptional, sustained contributions to mentoring postdoctoral and/or clinical fellows, junior faculty, and staff, and/or mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

• Elisa Bandera (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor, Department of Medicine and Chief, Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Distinguished Innovator Award    

For exceptional, sustained contributions to innovation in at least one of the RBHS mission areas.

• James V. Guarrera (New Jersey Medical School), Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery, Chief, Transplant/ HPB Surgery, Professor of Pharmacology & Physiology

Emerging Leader Award

For an emerging leader who demonstrates a high potential for success through significant contributions to RBHS.

• Neil Silver (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Senior Director of Administration, Department of Pediatrics

Leadership Award

For an existing leader who demonstrates exemplary leadership through significant ongoing and sustained contributions to RBHS.

• Eldo Kuzhikandathil (Brain Health Institute), Executive Director of Administration

Team Award

For exceptional contributions of a high-performing team to carry out work in at least one of the RBHS mission areas.

• NJMS Research With A Heart
  • New Jersey Medical School: Eric G. Asencio (Research Coordinator), Asha Chintala (Clinical Research Associate), Zoraida Cruz (Clinical Research Coordinator II), Malithi DeSilva (Clinical Research Coordinator II), Rachel Ford (Clinical Trials Resource Specialist), D’Ajanai Lee (Research Associate III), Jared Jehaz Khan (Research Coordinator), Jennifer Punsal (Program Coordinator)
• RSDM Holocaust Survivor Program
  • Rutgers School of Dental Medicine: Andrea West (Chief Operating Officer), Howard Drew (Vice Chair and Professor of Department of Periodontics), Michael Conte (Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs), John Moran (Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Sciences), Carolina Vega (Dental Comprehensive Care Coordinator), Tayri Leon (Patient Representative)

Sustained Service Award

For significant, sustained contributions to quality service that supports at least one of the mission areas at RBHS.

• Carol Rayside (Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies), Executive Assistant, Center for Tobacco Studies
• Marianne Shen (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Business Manager, Office of the Dean
• Gloria Bailey (New Jersey Medical School), Department Administrator, Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine
• Matthew Iozzio (Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research), Associate Director of Finance and Administration
• Margaret Koller (Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research), Executive Director, Center for State Health Policy
• Yaritsa Villegas (School of Nursing), Assistant Registrar – Undergraduate, Office of the Registrar

Lifetime Distinguished Service Award

For exceptional, distinguished service to RBHS through extraordinary, transformative, and/or significant lifetime contributions to the institution.

• Linda Loughman Tanzer (Cancer Institute of New Jersey), Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award

For a sustained and distinguished lifetime record of achievement in at least one of the RBHS mission areas (clinical care, education, research, community engagement).

• Alfred F. Tallia (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

Basic Sciences Researcher Award

Early Career

• Anna Konova (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University Behavioral Health Care, and Brain Health Institute), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry: “For research on the cognitive mechanisms and neuroscience of human drug addiction to opioids.” 
• Shuo Xiao (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology: “For the development of novel approaches to investigate female reproductive health and pathophysiology in response to drugs and toxicants.”

Established Investigator

• Chaoyang Xue (New Jersey Medical School), Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics: “For innovative research in fungal infection pathogenesis, drug resistance, and protective immunity including the development of a promising vaccine against fungal disease.”

Clinical or Health Sciences Investigator Award

Established Investigator

• Lawrence Kleinman (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor, Vice Chair for Academic Development, and Director, Division of Population Health, Quality, and Implementation Science, Department of Pediatrics: “For sustained research that continues to stimulate new ways of understanding health services, child health, and policy.”
• Weili Lu (School of Health Professions), Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions: “For research on trauma-informed care that is critical to improving clinical services for individuals with serious mental illness and post-traumatic stress disorder.”

Distinguished Educator Award

• Liza Barbarello-Andrews (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Clinical Director, Simulation and Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration: “For leadership, mentorship, and transformative vision in simulation-enhanced learning and interprofessional education.”
• Diana Glendinning (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology: “For dedication to teaching innovations to educate physicians with excellent clinical reasoning and life-long learning skills.”

Distinguished Innovator Award

• Peter Lobel (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine), Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: “For groundbreaking translational research on lysosomal proteins and lysosomal storage diseases resulting in an FDA-approved therapy.”

Distinguished Mentor Award

• Lauren Aleksunes (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology: “For enthusiastic, dedicated, and unrelenting efforts in mentoring the next generation of toxicologists and clinician-scientists.”
• Cheryl Dreyfus (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology: “For being an inspiring mentor who has made a tremendous impact on the careers of many trainees and junior faculty.”

Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

• Nancy Cintron (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Associate Dean for Student Services and Director for the Educational Opportunity Fund, Office for Student Development/EOF: “For promoting and enacting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles at Rutgers University for 35 years.”
• Charlotte Thomas-Hawkins (School of Nursing), Associate Dean and Associate Professor, Center for Healthcare Quality, Division of Nursing Science: “For disparity-focused research and leadership that have made substantial contributions toward reducing disparities and creating inclusivity.”
• Kyle D. Warren (School of Nursing), Senior Vice Dean, Administration and Student Services:  “For being a role model and champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and working tirelessly to promote inclusive culture.”

Community Service Award

• Wilson Ng (School of Nursing), Program Coordinator, Institutional Research and Sponsored Programs:  “For giving unselfishly, and exemplifying the best in volunteerism by demonstrating a sense of care and responsibility for his community.”

Sustained Service Award

• Mojgan ‘Moj’ Bruzios (Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine), Pre-Award Manager: “For being an invaluable asset to CABM in ensuring effective essential grants support functions.”
• Lena Fullem (posthumously) (Brain Health Institute), Administrative Services Manager: “For providing extraordinary service to Rutgers for over 16 years and believing deeply in our mission.”
• Lauren Kelly (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Program Administrator, Department of Neurology: “For raising the team’s impact with her exceptional resourcefulness, professionalism, dedication, and positive outlook.”
• Joan Mordes (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Program Assistant, Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology: “For being highly accomplished and committed to supporting students, faculty, and staff with a can-do and enthusiastic attitude.”
• Deborah A. Stalling (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Business Manager, Department of Chemical Biology: “For providing outstanding administrative leadership, personnel management, and mentoring at Rutgers for 47 years and counting.”
• Cynthia Washington (School of Dental Medicine), Registered Dental Assistant, Department of Orthodontics: “For decades of excellence as an RBHS clinical employee and an unwavering commitment to orthodontic patients, staff, faculty, and residents.”

Emerging Leader Award

• Lisa Mulé (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Director of Administration, Office of the Dean: “For organizational and leadership abilities in keeping the administrative functions of the school thriving, particularly in light of challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Leadership Award

• Vincent Nacco (School of Dental Medicine), Chief Financial Officer, Administration: “For visionary leadership that inspires and fosters teams by example that has benefited the RSDM community and beyond.”

Team Award

• The Department of Student Engagement at the School of Nursing
  • Shakira Adams, Mehtap S. Ferrazzano, Laura Stone, Michael Varano (School of Nursing), Senior Student Program Coordinator; Assistant Dean for Student Engagement and Wellness; Senior Student Program Coordinator; Director of Student Engagement, respectively: “For always putting students first, including responding to wellness and mental health challenges experienced by nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic and helping them cope with multiple transitions during their college careers.”
• The New Brunswick Point of Dispensing Vaccine Clinic
  • Leslie Barta, Donna Feudo, Nina Raps, Michala Rose, Parth Shah, Machelle Wooston (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Director of Simulation and COVID-19 Vaccination POD Manager; Associate Dean of Experiential Education Program and Adjunct Clinical Professor; COVID Vaccine Management Leader; Program Coordinator of Student - Rutgers Immunization Group; Assistant Point of Dispensing Manager; Covid Vaccine Clinic Clinical Lead, respectively: “For their contributions to provide interprofessional experiential learning while providing critical healthcare for the Rutgers community.”
• The Office of Research at the School of Public Health
  • Amanda Allen, Morgan Pesanelli, Katherine Zapert (School of Public Health), Pre-Awards Grants Manager; Research Analyst; Assistant Dean of Research, respectively: “For being an efficient, effective, well-organized, nimble, unflappable, responsive, and ‘customer-friendly’ administrative team.”

Staff Mentoring Award

• Marsha Gordon (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Executive Director, RWJMS Center Advancing Research and Evaluation for Patient-Centered Care, and Administrator, Research Division, RWJMS Department of Family Medicine and Community Health: “For encouraging staff and students to leverage their strengths to lead change in their personal and professional lives.”

Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award

• Debra Laskin (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Distinguished Professor and Roy A. Bowers Endowed Chair of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology: “For pioneering research on the role of inflammatory macrophages in tissue injury and chronic disease induced by drugs and chemicals.”
• Michael Lewis (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), University Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, and Director of the Institute for the Study of Child Development, Department of Pediatrics: “For pioneering research in the field of child development that continues to influence and shape thinking and practices.”

Clinical or Healthcare Excellence Award

• Marc Klapholz (New Jersey Medical School), Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine: For his excellence in developing and implementing innovative programs to expand and improve the delivery and quality of health care to an underserved minority community.

Clinical or Health Sciences Investigator Award

Early Career

• Daniel B. Horton (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, School of Public Health, Rutgers Institute for Health), Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, RWJMS, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, SPH, Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research: For his institutional contributions to advancing child health research at Rutgers.
• Olga F. Jarrin Montaner (School of Nursing), Assistant Professor, Division of Nursing Science:  For her research in nursing, gerontology, and health services to better support community-residing elders and their caregivers.

Established Investigator

• Cande Ananth (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences: For his unique ability to blend epidemiologic and clinical research through meaningful collaboration to promote women’s health.

Distinguished Mentor Award

• Judith Deutsch (School of Health Professions), Professor and Director, Rivers Lab, Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science:  For being a highly competent mentor, challenging her mentees to problem-solve through constructive feedback.
• Debra L. Laskin (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Distinguished Professor and Chair, Roy A. Bowers Endowed Chair, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology: For being a dedicated, selfless, and effective teacher, advocate, and mentor to scores of high school, undergraduate and graduate students, postgraduate trainees, and new faculty throughout her career.

Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award

• Charletta Ayers (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Professor, Vice-Chair, Clinical Services, Chief, Division of General OB/GYN, Director, Urban & Global Scholars Program, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences: For promoting and advocating diversity, equity and inclusion for learners, faculty, and patients locally and globally. 
• Michelle DallaPiazza (New Jersey Medical School), Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases:  For championing health equity and social justice education, and patient care.
• Fatmata Kabia (School of Health Professions), Co-Chair of Admissions/ Program Development Analyst, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: For working diligently to create equitable admissions criteria, and to recruit, admit, and support a more diverse student body.
• Ravi Maharajh (University Behavioral Health Care), Director, Marketing & Communications: For developing the UBHC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and creating a UBHC Black, Indigenous, (and) People of Color (BIPOC) mentorship program.

Basic Sciences Researcher Award

Early Career

• Phoebe Stapleton (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology: For identifying molecular links between maternal inhalation of nanoparticles and generational disease. 

Established Investigators

• Zhiyuan Shen (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor of Radiation Oncology, Professor of Pharmacology, Chief of Division of Radiation Cancer Biology: For his pioneering work on DNA damage and for building a world class radiation cancer biology program at Rutgers.   
• Yuan-Xiang Tao (New Jersey Medical School), Professor/Vice Chair of Research, Director, Center for Pain Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesiology: For his fundamental discoveries in understanding the mechanisms of neuropathic pain.

Community Service Award

• Karen D'Alonzo (School of Nursing), Associate Professor, Director, Center for Community Health Partnerships, Division of Nursing Science: For striving to improve the quality of life for Latina immigrant families using culturally appropriate community engagement strategies.
• Tynisha Coleman (Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Central Administration), Director of Special Projects: For her contributions to the Alumnae at Douglass College.
• Shawna Hudson (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor, Research Division Chief and Henry Rutgers Chair of Family Medicine and Community Health, Director, Center Advancing Research and Evaluation for Patient-Centered Care (CARE-PC): For her leadership and commitment to community-engaged, health equity-focused research and cultivating trusted community partnerships.

Distinguished Educator Award

• Janet Alder (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Professor, Dept of Neuroscience & Cell Biology, Assistant Dean for Graduate Academic and Student Affairs, SGS: For her creative implementation of new curricula, and mentoring of students and faculty.
• Margaret Quinn (School of Nursing), Clinical Associate Professor, Specialty Director – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program: For demonstrating qualities of a well-rounded and well-qualified practitioner and educator and an exemplar whom all nurse educators aspire to be.

Sustained Service Award

• Suzanne L. Anderson (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Program Assistant, Chair’s Office, Department of Pediatrics: For her unwavering support for a division, a department and to RWJMS in the midst of a challenge, exemplifying a positive attitude, persistence, professionalism, and fortitude.
• Filiz Carus Ozen (School of Health Professions), Instructional Designer, Dean’s Office: For being the sole SHP Instructional Designer who goes above and beyond to promote the success of the educational mission.
• Arlene F. Clarke (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Manager of Administrative Services, Office of the Dean/Operations & Administration: For persistently going above and beyond to meet the needs of RWJMS employees, students, and patients in a manner that exceeds all expectations.
• Cynthia Ferrer-Cespedes (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Program Director, Offices of Student and Multicultural Affairs, Assistant Director, Office of Special Academic Programs: For making it seem easy to be instrumental to the functioning of the offices of student affairs, special academic programs, and student groups.
• Lisa A. Mulé (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Senior Executive Associate for Administration: For working tirelessly to foster a positive work environment successfully supporting EMSOP’s core missions.
• Bruce Ruck (New Jersey Medical School), Managing Director, NJ Poison Information and Education System: For overseeing the New Jersey Poison Control Center, and being instrumental in launching, operating, and maintaining the NJ COVID-19 Information Hotline.

Emerging Leader Award

• Erik Bopp (Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute), Business Manager I: For being the epitome of an emerging leader, gaining the respect and trust of mentees, co-workers, and leadership. 

Leadership Award

• Kathleen Faup (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Faculty Practice Manager, Dept. of Pediatrics: For being a creative problem-solver and leader during RWJMS clinical services pod reorganization, COVID transformation of services, and EPIC implementation.

Team Award

• Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance Team (Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Central Administration)
  • Kerry Camerer, Director; Sana Chawla, MS Candidate-Health Outcomes, Policy and Economics; Sheetal Ganesan, Graduate Assistant; and Taylor Miller, Education & Programming Coordinator: For their creative, responsive, and full engagement with RBHS schools and students in violence prevention and victim assistance.

Inaugural Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award

• Joseph R. Bertino (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), University Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, and former Chief Scientific Officer at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. This honor is bestowed posthumously in recognition of Dr. Bertino’s unmatched fundamental contributions to cancer research as a renowned scientist, inspirational mentor, cherished colleague. Dr. Bertino’s passion for improving cancer therapies and furthering cancer research was fostered early in his career by the loss of a family member to leukemia and his experiences with patients while fulfilling his medical training. In the 60-plus years since, Dr. Bertino devoted his career to devising and improving treatments for cancer and hematologic disorders—leaving an indelible mark on modern cancer research.

Chancellor Basic Sciences Researcher Award 

• Emily Barrett (School of Public Health and the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute), Associate Professor: For her leading role in assessing the early life effects of environmental and occupational exposures on maternal and child health. 
• Maria L. Gennaro (New Jersey Medical School and the Public Health Research Institute), Professor of Medicine: For her work in infectious diseases with emphasis on host-pathogen interactions in tuberculosis. 
• Zhiping Pang (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Professor: For his contributions to the study of neurodevelopment and neuropsychiatric disorders and discovery of new technologies to advance neuroscience research. 

Chancellor Clinical or Health Sciences Investigator Award 

• Nancy Reichman (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor of Pediatrics: For her studies of the effect of socioeconomic status on infant and child health.  
• Corina Weinberger (School of Nursing and the Global Health Institute), Assistant Professor: For her contributions to our understanding of the health and well-being of stigmatized populations including LGBT and racial and ethnic minorities.   

Chancellor Clinical or Health Care Excellence Award 

• Judith Barberio (School of Nursing), Associate Professor: For her contributions to clinical practice, nursing education, and the community, and her efforts in caring for minority, underserved populations. 
• Bruce Haffty (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey), Professor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Programs: For promoting excellence in the delivery of clinical and health care services by expanding clinical programs, improving access to care, and strengthening patient care, safety, and education. 

Chancellor Community Service Award 

• Damali Campbell (New Jersey Medical School), Assistant Professor: For her leadership in, and passion for, community service – bridging the gaps in care for underserved and underrepresented women.   
• Lucio Volino (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy), Associate Professor: For his efforts in implementing numerous disease management and prevention programs for underserved communities. 

Chancellor Distinguished Mentor Award 

• Cristine Delnevo (School of Public Health and the Global Health Institute), Professor and Director, Center for Tobacco Studies: For her outstanding mentorship, best evidenced by the positive career trajectories of her mentees.    

Chancellor Educator of the Year Award 

• Lauren Aleksunes (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute), Professor: For her dedication to the education and mentoring of students across multiple disciplines. 
• Sarang Kim (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Associate Professor of Medicine: For her dedication to clinical education, instilling in her learners the need to provide high quality and evidence-based care. 

Chancellor Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award 

• Pat Whitley-Williams (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases: For her passion and achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion in academic medicine and the communities she serves. 

Chancellor Staff Service Award 

• James McIntosh (School of Dental Medicine), Director of Facility Administration: For his strong commitment, citizenship, and going above and beyond to support the needs of RBHS faculty. 

Chancellor Staff Award for Emerging Leaders

• Bianca Thompson-Owen (School of Health Professions), Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program: For her commitment to the education and success of students in the health care professions.              

Chancellor Staff Support Award 

• Donna Weeks (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School), Department of Pediatrics, Program Support and HR Management: For her many years of dedicated service to the clinical mission of RBHS.