Faculty spotlights
Wayne State is proud of its world-class faculty, staff and students and we invite you to nominate yourself or spotlight fellow Warriors who are making a difference.
Anju Goyal
Professor of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences
Dr. Goyal was awarded the 2023 Excelllence in Medical Student Education Award from the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. The award is given annually to one person in recognition for commitment to medical student education and dedication to training and innovation in ophthalmology.
Gil Mor
Scientific Director of the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development at the Wayne State University School of Medicine
Dr. Mor recevied the Best Mentor Award from the International Society for Immunology and Reproduction, in recogition of his leading efforts to mentor young researchers in the field of reproductive immunology and ovarian cancer.
Sokol Todi
Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology
Sokolwas selected to lead a study section of the National Institutes of Health for a one-year term beginning in July 2024.
Eric Ayers
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Dr. Ayers received the Medicine Pediatrics Program Directors Association Leadership in Med-Peds Award for his national leadership in the field.
Noreen Rossi
Professor, Department of Physiology
Dr. Rossi received the inaugural Jerry Yee Mentorship Award from the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Physicians in recognition of her commitment to mentoring in clinical research, post-graduate scholarship and professional development.
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The Wayne State Newsroom serves as the hub for news, announcements, and information of interest to the campus community. We seek to share Wayne State’s story, with special emphasis on highlighting work that supports the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, the Prosperity Agenda and other broader university initiatives. We also want to recognize the successes of Wayne State’s world-class faculty, staff and students and invite you to nominate yourself or spotlight fellow Warriors who are making a difference. Submissions will be considered for a variety of content forms. Please share your ideas below.