Medical student recognized for outstanding research accomplishments and commitment to scholarly development
Henok Getahun, of WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences has been selected to receive a DeNardo Education and Research Foundation award in recognition of his scholarly accomplishments within the Year-Long Research Program. As part of this honor, he will be named a “DeNardo Scholar.”
The DeNardo Education and Research Foundation has a longstanding history of supporting education, research, and scholarly development. In partnership with the Office of Medical Student Research and Scholarship, the Foundation annually recognizes two outstanding students participating in the Year-Long Research Program through this prestigious award.
Getahun’s recognition reflects his dedication to academic inquiry and his ongoing commitment to advancing scholarly research throughout medical school.
“I am incredibly grateful to receive this tremendous honor,” said Getahun. “Throughout medical school, the research office has been a constant source of support and guidance, and I’m deeply thankful for that encouragement. I also can’t thank Dr. Apte enough for his mentorship. I hope to continue pursuing scholarly work, and I’m grateful to do so at such a supportive institution.”
The award highlights the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and institutional support in fostering the next generation of physician-scientists and academic leaders.
About the DeNardo Education and Research Foundation
The DeNardo Education and Research Foundation supports educational initiatives, research opportunities, and scholarly achievement for medical trainees. Through its partnership with the Office of Medical Student Research and Scholarship, the Foundation helps encourage and recognize exceptional student researchers each year.
About WashU Medicine
WashU Medicine is a global leader in academic medicine, including biomedical research, patient care and educational programs with 2,900 faculty. Its National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding portfolio is the second largest among U.S. medical schools and has grown 56% in the last seven years. Together with institutional investment, WashU Medicine commits well over $1 billion annually to basic and clinical research innovation and training. Its faculty practice is consistently within the top five in the country, with more than 1,900 faculty physicians practicing at 130 locations and who are also the medical staffs of Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals of BJC HealthCare. WashU Medicine has a storied history in MD/PhD training, recently dedicated $100 million to scholarships and curriculum renewal for its medical students, and is home to top-notch training programs in every medical subspecialty as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and audiology and communications sciences.