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Professor Kristan Worthington selected for National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader Forum

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
This invitation-only event’s purpose is to gather exceptional early- and mid-career professionals who show remarkable promise, achievement, and leadership in biomedical and health related disciplines.
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Hailey McCoy-Munger receives Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

Monday, April 20, 2026
Congratulations to Hailey McCoy-Munger for receiving the 2025-2026 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.
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Matthew Conway awarded Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowship

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Congratulations to Matthew Conway who received the Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowship for Fall 2026.
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Emily Formella wins first place at the IINSPIRE conference

Friday, February 13, 2026
The Worthington Lab hosted Dr. Jonathan Vande Geest, professor of bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Jonathan Vande Geest

Worthington lab hosts Dr. Jonathan Vande Geest

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Worthington Lab hosted Dr. Jonathan Vande Geest, professor of bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
Emily giving a presentation at the IINSPIRE conference

Emily Formella named Iowa Space Grant Consortium Research Scholar

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Congratulations to Emily Formella, who has been named an Iowa Space Grant Consortium Research Scholar!