The UF College of Pharmacy recognizes outstanding Ph.D. students who have excelled in their research, academics, and service to the community. Recipients of the award are nominated by faculty and students based on their accomplishments and selected by the Graduate Education Committee. The winners of the 2024-25 Graduate Student Fellowships are as follows:
Robert and Stephany Ruffolo Graduate Education & Research Fellowship
This award recognizes a current Ph.D. student who has made exceptional research accomplishments and has demonstrated evidence of leadership or exemplary professional activity or service.
2024-25 Winner: Huilin Tang, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy training under Dr. Serena Guo
Ronald J and Sally G. Brenner Graduate Fellowship
This award recognizes a current PhD student who has made exceptional research accomplishments and has demonstrated evidence of leadership or exemplary professional activity or service.
2024-25 Winner: Yuzhao Zhang, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry training under Dr. Lina Cui
Bonnie Avery Advancing Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences Fellowship
In memory of the late Dr. Bonnie Avery. This award recognizes a current Ph.D. student who demonstrates leadership and professionalism, and has been engaged in activities to advance women in the pharmaceutical sciences.
2024-25 Winner: Nina Erwin, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Pharmaceutics training under Dr. Mei He
Hartmut Derendorf Graduate Education Fellowship
In memory of the late Dr. Hartmut Derendorf. This award recognizes a current Ph.D. student early in their career who has demonstrated potential for excellence in pharmaceutical research.
2024-25 Winner: Peter Ramdhan, a second-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry training under Dr. Chenglong Li