The John F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (DOVS) at WashU Medicine is proud to announce that two medical students from the Apte Lab have received prestigious awards recognizing their outstanding research in vision science.
Wilson Wang, a talented medical student researcher, has been awarded the Max & Evelyn Grand and Robert Carter Award, while Joseph Lin has been honored with the Ellis Prize for his remarkable contributions to ophthalmic research. Both students have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advancing the field of vision science through their work in the Apte Lab.
Words of Gratitude
“I am so grateful to receive the Ellis award, and it reflects the amazing faculty in the WashU Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, including my primary research mentor Dr. Apte and the many research and clinical faculty that have supported my training and growth these past 8 years.”
— Joseph Lin, Ellis Prize Recipient
I’m deeply honored to receive the Max & Evelyn Grand and Robert Carter award, a reflection of the incredible mentorship and support I’ve received at WashU that continues to inspire my commitment to advancing innovations in vision research and patient care.
— Wilson Wang, Max & Evelyn Grand and Robert Carter Award Recipient
Celebrating Excellence in Ophthalmology
Dr. Apte expressed his pride in the accomplishments of both students, emphasizing the department’s commitment to fostering a supportive and research-driven environment. He noted that the achievements of Wilson and Joseph reflect the dedication of both students and mentors within the department.
“We are immensely proud of Wilson and Joseph for their hard work and the recognition they have received. Their achievements highlight the impact of mentorship and innovation within our department.”
— Rajendra Apte, MD, PhD; Principal Investigator | Apte Lab
About the Apte Lab
The Apte Lab at WashU Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research in ocular biology and disease mechanisms. Students in the lab are encouraged to pursue rigorous scientific inquiry, contributing to advances in patient care and vision science.
For more information about the Apte Lab and recent research achievements, visit:
WashU Medicine – Apte Lab
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.