CIM Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Trainee Awards for 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Training and Research

Postdoctoral Fellow Awardees

Nicole Ponde, PhD | $10,000
Mentor: Sarah Gaffen, PhD

Amit Kumar, PhD | $5,000
Mentor: Vijay Yechoor, MD

Graduate Student Awardees

Ariana Creech | $10,000
Mentor: Greg Delgoffe, PhD

Alexandra Cermak | $5,000
Mentor: Alison Kohan, PhD