RESEARCH IN DIABETES, SICKLE CELL ANEMEIA
REAPS REWARD FOR VEKILOV

Peter G. Vekilov’s research is considered to be of the highest quality, according to one colleague.

The university agrees, awarding the associate professor of chemical engineering the Excellence in Research and Scholarship Award for the associate professor rank.

Vekilov’s research interests intersect the fields of molecular biology, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering and

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chemical engineering. His nomination form states that he has pioneered research with implications in identifying ways to mitigate the harmful effects of debilitating diseases such as sickle cell anemia, cataracts, diabetes and Alzheimer’s.

One supporter of Vekilov’s nomination for the award credited him as “one of the pre-eminent scientists in his field.”

Three Awards for Excellence in Research and Scholarship are given each year to faculty who have achieved a substantial record of outstanding research, scholarship or creative activities in their field. Each award carries a $5,000 stipend and a plaque.

Lisa Merkl
Staff writer