Mark Burkard, MD, PhD, is building on decades of progress in cancer research to bring together innovation and statewide expertise to change what’s possible for Iowans facing cancer.

First-year biomedical science graduate student Gavin Godwin pursues scientific discovery while giving back to the Iowa communities that shaped him.

Simran Sarin has always been interested in how medicine is practiced in extreme environments, whether it be the remote Himalayas or outer space. Now, she will experience the fundamentals of medicine in space through a highly selective program sponsored by NASA.

The student-nominated End-of-Year Awards are presented annually to recognize the talents and commitments of students, residents, faculty, and staff towards furthering the educational mission of the UI Carver College of Medicine.