November 13, 2025
The Purdue University College of Pharmacy celebrated excellence in research and scholarship during its annual Research Day, highlighting the innovative work of graduate students. The event showcased outstanding posters and presentations across a range of pharmaceutical science disciplines, culminating in the recognition of this year’s award winners for their exceptional contributions to discovery, teaching, and mentorship.
Research Day provides a platform to share new discoveries and celebrate the accomplishments of our research community. Congratulations to the following award recipients for their outstanding achievements in research and graduate education.
Excellence in Graduate Research Award – Awardees pictured (L-R) with Eric Barker (L), Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy, and Danzhou Yang (R), associate dean for graduate programs: Sadikshya Aryal, Jingmei Yu, Shambhavi Borde, Fatimah Alhurayri (Purdue University Photo)
Kienly Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award – Awardees pictured (L-R) with Eric Barker (L), Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy, and Danzhou Yang (R), associate dean for graduate programs: Camilo Alvarez-Nunez, Isaac Frederique, Yeonju Ko (Purdue University Photo)
Best Poster Award – Awardees pictured (L-R) alongside Dr. Danzhou Yang, associate dean for graduate programs: Luying Chen, Fatimah Alhurayri, Yanying He, Kyle Faivre, Michelle Cousineau, Kyle Wettschurack, Sadikshya Aryal, Sarah Washburn, and Allison Mack (Purdue University Photo)
