The Department of Orthopaedic Research extends our warmest congratulations to the outstanding recipients of the 2025 Research Day Paper and Poster Awards! These individuals have demonstrated exceptional talent, innovation, and commitment to advancing the field of orthopaedic research. Their work has truly earned the recognition it deserves.
The awards were presented during the Departmental Research Day and Symposium on March 18, 2025, celebrating the highest academic and clinical research achievements. Each year, a panel of distinguished judges evaluates paper, podium, and poster presentations based on the study's quality, depth, and impact. We are proud to announce this year's award recipients:
Paper Award Recipients:
- Jonathon Florance, MD – Chief Resident Paper
- Caroline Park, MD – Chief Resident Paper
Poster Award Recipients:
- Chad Cook, PhD – Faculty Poster
- Peyton Gemmell, DPT/OTD – DPT/OTD Poster
- Kiana Gunn – Moorman Poster Award
- Eoghan Hurley, MD – Resident/Fellow Poster
- Francois Lintz – Postdoctoral Poster
- Aron Mebrahtu – Medical Student Poster
- Tuyet Nguyen – Graduate Student Poster
- Dana Rowe – Jagger Poster Award
- Cathy Yang – Undergraduate Poster
This recognition is a testament to these awardees’ hard work, innovation, and dedication to advancing orthopedic research. Their contributions embody the very best of what we strive for in clinical and academic innovation.
The dedication and excellence of these individuals significantly impact the field, inspiring those around them to keep pushing the boundaries of knowledge and discovery in orthopaedics. We look forward to tracking their ongoing success and the substantial contributions they will make to the future of orthopaedic medicine.