The Office of the Vice President for Research will honor 12 staff members from across the University of Michigan for their outstanding service and leadership in advancing research, scholarship and creative practice.
Since 2001, OVPR has celebrated the invaluable contributions of staff who play a crucial role in catalyzing, supporting and safeguarding U-M research activity through its Research Staff Recognition Awards.
This year, the 12 recipients from nine U-M schools, colleges and units will be recognized on May 22 at the annual Research Staff Recognition Awards ceremony in the Pendleton Room of the Michigan Union. Awardees will also receive a $1,000 personal honorarium.
“The dedication and expertise of our staff are indispensable to the university’s thriving research community,” said Arthur Lupia, interim vice president for research and innovation.
“As we look to the future, their contributions pave the way for transformative discoveries and innovations. I applaud this year’s honorees for their exemplary achievements and unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Research Staff Leadership Recognition Award
Nicole Migotsky, research lab specialist senior, Medical School
Research Study Coordinator/Manager Staff Recognition Award
Meghan Harrington, research area specialist intermediate, School of Social Work
Research Associate/Assistant/Technician Recognition Award
Adrien Chauvier, research lab specialist senior, LSA
Research Data Management and Analysis Staff Recognition Award
Anastasia Yocum, database administrator lead, Medical School
Research Staff Safeguard Recognition Award
Breann Barkman, CIT laboratory support supervisor, College of Innovation and Technology, UM-Flint
Research Staff Support Recognition Award
Stephen Modell, research area specialist senior, School of Public Health
Research Cores/Facilities Staff Recognition Award
Zhe Wu, research lab specialist intermediate, Medical School
Matthew Jastrzembowski, building manager, College of Engineering
Research Administration Recognition Award
Patrick Lagua, research administration senior manager, School of Dentistry
OVPR Exceptional Staff Recognition Award
Christopher DeVries, project senior manager, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects
Adrianna Trusiak, assistant director for proposal management, Office of the Vice President for Research
OVPR Research Leadership Recognition Award
Melissa Karby, director of research administration, Office of the Vice President for Research
This year’s selection committee included Tiffany Brutus, Peter Eldred, Chris Fick, Janet Follo, Mariah Gavin, Kim Gaedeke, Melissa Karby, Carolyn Pappas, Angie Snow, Vessela Vassileva-Clarke and Laura Williams.
