2025 Faculty Recognition Reception

Thank you to all who attended the institution's 2nd annual Faculty Recognition Reception.

This was an occasion to celebrate the many impressive achievements of our faculty members throughout FY25 – from major grants and publications to new leadership roles and service. We also presented the 2025 Faculty Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Awards to seven extraordinary individuals whose contributions continue to elevate our institution.

Enjoy the highlights from this memorable evening below.

View the 2025 Program

View the 2025 Honoree Video

2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees

UTMB portrait of Dr. Cynthia A. Judice
Cynthia A. Judice, MD, FAAP
Lifetime Achievement Award in Clinical Service
UTMB portrait of Dr. Trish Richard
Trish Richard, PhD, RN
Lifetime Achievement Award in Education
UTMB portrait of Dr. Abbey Berenson
Abbey B. Berenson, MD, PhD, MMS
Lifetime Achievement Award in Research

2025 Faculty Excellence Award Honorees

UTMB portrait of Roman A. Petrov
Roman V. Petrov, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS
Faculty Excellence Award in Clinical Service
UTMB portrait of Dr. Sharron Forest
Sharron Forest, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Faculty Excellence Award in Education
UTMB portrait of Dr. Amr Abouleish
Amr Abouleish, MD, MBA
Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring
UTMB portrait of Dr. Jeremy Somerson
Jeremy Somerson, MD, FAAOS
Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring

2025 Innovation Avenger Award

UTMB portrait of Dr. Xuping Xie
Xuping Xie, PhD
Innovation Avenger Award