Alice Tarantal, professor of cell biology and human anatomy, has received the 2014 UC Davis School of Medicine Research Award.
The award was presented to Tarantal at the School of Medicine’s General Faculty Meeting on May 28.
The nomination for Tarantal describes her as “one of UC Davis’ most accomplished investigators. Period. Alice has earned literally scores of research grants totaling tens of millions of dollars in just the last few years. This should constitute the overwhelming independent evaluation of her research reputation at the national and state levels.”
Tarantal received a stipend of $350 and $15,000 to support her research.
The UC Davis School of Medicine is among the nation's leading medical schools, recognized for its research and primary-care programs. The school offers fully accredited master's degree programs in public health and in informatics, and its combined M.D.-Ph.D. program is training the next generation of physician-scientists to conduct high-impact research and translate discoveries into better clinical care. Along with being a recognized leader in medical research, the school is committed to serving underserved communities and advancing rural health. For more information, visit UC Davis School of Medicine at medschool.ucdavis.edu.
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