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2025 Faculty Promotions
Congratulations to our faculty whose promotions are effective July 1, 2025.
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Jeff Redinger
July 3
Jeffrey Redinger receives Steven R. McGee Teaching Excellence Award
Awards, Education, Faculty
Taylor Coston
July 1
Taylor Coston receives Innovation Catalyst Award
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Bruce Clurman
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Hootie Warren
July 1
Kuni Foundation Awards
Faculty, Research
Alexander Vengerovsky
June 27
Alexander Vengerovsky receives David J. Pierson, MD Award for Excellence in Education and Mentoring
Awards, Education, Faculty
Matthew Smith
June 27
Matthew Smith receives Outstanding Primary Palliative Care Education award
Awards, Education, Faculty
Dr. Justin Bullock
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June 25
Justin Bullock new associate director for education scholarship
Education, Faculty
Rainer Storb
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June 20
Rainer Storb receives Lifetime Achievement in Hematology award
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Vincent Raikel
June 20
Vincent Raikhel receives Beeson Award
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