Henry C. Wu was a professor in the Department of Microbiology and the second chair of the department. Dr. Wu was a staunch supporter of doctoral programs in the basic sciences and his enthusiasm for science inspired both colleagues and students.
The Wu Award for Excellence in Basic Research recognizes USU faculty members and AFRRI scientists who, in the estimation of their peers, have made the most significant published scientific contribution to basic biomedical research respectively, during the past three years. The recipient of the Wu Award presents an Award Lecture during USU Research Week at the eponymous symposium. This award includes a memento and $2,500 cash prize.
Recipients of the Henry C. Wu Award
2023
Marzena Pazgier, PhD
2022
Teresa Dunn, Ph.D.
2021
Clifton Dalgard, Ph.D.
2020
Robert L Kortum, M.D., Ph.D.
2019
Fereshteh Nugent, Ph.D.
2018
David Scott, Ph.D.
2017
Xin Xiang, Ph.D.
2016
Brian C. Schaefer, Ph.D.
2015
Michael J. Daly, Ph.D.
2014
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2013
Galina Petukhova, Ph.D.
2012
Clifford Snapper, M.D.
2011
Sharon Juliano, Ph.D.
2010
Ann Jerse, Ph.D.
2009
Alison O'Brien, Ph.D
2008
Christopher Broder, Ph.D
2007
Chou-Zen Giam, Ph.D.
2006
Teresa Dunn, Ph.D.
2005
Anthony Maurelli, Ph.D.
2004
Michael Daly, Ph.D.
2003
Ignacio Provencio, Ph.D.