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Dr. Lawrence Salvati, Jr. Award |
Dr. Lawrence Salvati, Jr., Chair of the inaugural Surfaces and Biomaterials Symposium in 1991, where the Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation was born, passed away unexpectedly en route to the BioInterface 2019 Workshop and Symposium. The Foundation was Larry's proudest achievement and in his honor the Foundation created an annual award to be given to a student exemplifying their commitment and contributions to advancing the Surfaces field. In addition to receiving this award, the student will receive coverage of overnight stay for the entire workshop & symposium.
Students apply for the award each year by providing a 250-500 word description on why it is important to attend BioInterface and his/her commitment and contributions to advancing the surfaces field.
Award Overview
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Purpose: To honor Dr. Lawrence Salvati, Jr. by supporting students dedicated to the advancement of surface science in biomaterials.
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Eligibility: Open to students who exhibit a commitment to and contributions in the field of surface science related to biomaterials.
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Award Benefits: The recipient receives coverage for overnight accommodations for the entire BioInterface Workshop & Symposium.
Application Process
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Submission Requirements: Applicants must submit a 250–500 word statement detailing:
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The importance of attending the BioInterface Workshop & Symposium.
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Their commitment to and contributions in advancing the field of surface science in biomaterials.
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Submission Method: Applications should be sent via email to info@surfaces.org.
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Deadline: May 31, 2025
Donations to the Dr. Lawrence Salvati, Jr. Award
Wyatt Clark | BioInterface 2024 Winner Wyatt Clark is a Bioengineering PhD student and founder of the Bioengineering Club at Northern Arizona University. His background in mechanical engineering allowed him a career working as a telescope engineer in Flagstaff, Arizona, before entering the Bioengineering program at NAU. Driven by his passion for bettering patient lives through medical device development, his current research focuses on the Balloon-Mesh device, which aims to improve the treatment of neurovascular aneurysms. He plans to continue in the medical industry, focusing on medical accessibility and public health. |
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Andrea Selkow | BioInterface 2023 Winner Andrea Selkow is a Chemistry graduate student at Colorado State University. She is a member of Melissa Reynolds’ group and specializes in applied organic synthesis. Her current project focuses on the synthesis of NONOate derivatives with antibacterial potential. She grew up in Turlock, CA and completed her undergraduate studies at Austin College in Sherman, TX. Any time not spent in the lab is spent running outside in beautiful Colorado or with her dog and friends. |
| BioInterface 2022 Winner
Brenda Padilla is a proud First-Generation American in STEM. She is a Master’s student and RISE fellow at Northern Arizona University work as a research assistant under her PI, Dr. Rob Kellar. Her current research interests lie in the tissue regenerative applications of novel electrospun biomaterials impregnated with unique chemistries to facilitate delivery into the wound bed in an effort to neutralize or de-contaminate tissue from uranium exposure. |
Brenda Padilla