2024 Faculty Recognition Reception

Thank you to all who attended the institution's Inaugural Faculty Recognition Reception.

This was an occasion to celebrate the many impressive achievements of our faculty members throughout FY24 – from major grants and publications to new leadership roles and service. We also presented the 2024 Faculty Excellence, Lifetime Achievement, and Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Awards to twelve extraordinary individuals whose contributions continue to elevate our institution.

Enjoy the highlights from this memorable evening below. We are excited to carry this tradition forward!

View the 2024 Program

View the 2024 Honoree Video

2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees

UTMB portrait of Dr. Victor Sierpina
Victor Sierpina, MD
Academy of Master Clinicians Lifetime Achievement Award
UTMB portrait of Dr. Sharon Petronella Croisant
Sharon Petronella Croisant, MS, PhD
Academy of Master Teachers Lifetime Achievement Award
UTMB portrait of Dr. Jia Zhou
Jia Zhou, PhD, MS
Academy of Research Mentors Lifetime Achievement Award

2024 Faculty Excellence Award Honorees

UTMB portrait of Dr. Ronald W. Lindsey
Ronald W. Lindsey, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FACS
Faculty Excellence Award in Clinical Service
UTMB portrait of Dr. Shawn Nishi
Shawn Nishi, MD
Faculty Excellence Award in Clinical Service
UTMB portrait of Dr. Shatoi King
Shatoi King, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN-BC, CNE
Faculty Excellence Award in Education
UTMB portrait of Dr. Victor Reyes
Victor E. Reyes, PhD
Faculty Excellence Award in Education
UTMB portrait of Dr. Mukaila Raji
Mukaila Raji, MD, MS, FACP
Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring
UTMB portrait of Dr. Elise Smith
Elise Smith, PhD
Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring
UTMB portrait of Dr. Gracie Vargas
Gracie Vargas, PhD
Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring
UTMB portrait of Dr. Ramkumar Menon
Ramkumar Menon, PhD
Faculty Excellence Award in Research

2024 Piper Professor Award Honoree

UTMB portrait of Dr. David H. Walker
David H. Walker, MD
Piper Professor Award