NMRI 2023 Annual Workshop

NMRI 2023 Annual Workshop.

NMRI 2023 Annual Workshop: Front Row (L-R) Members of the Planning and Oversight Board
Dr. Patricia Heyn, Dr. Jorge Gamboa, Dr. Virginia Sarapura, Dr. Ebele Umeukeje, Dr. Bessie Young,  Dr. Susanne Nicholas, Dr. Kirk Campbell, Dr. Absalon Gutierrez, Dr. Marja Hurley, Dr. Alexandra Perez, Dr. Carmen Sceppa, Dr. Heather Tarleton, Dr. Larry Alexander, Dr. Diana Obanda (2nd Row)
Members of the Planning and Oversight Board not pictured: Dr. Ricardo Azziz, Dr. Marcelo Correia, Dr. Youssef Roman, Dr. Bridgett Rahim-Williams, Dr. Rudy Ortiz, Dr. Shirley Blanchard, Dr. Joseph Larkin, Dr. Mariya Sweetwyne, Dr. Mariela Mendez

NMRI Planning Board: (L-R) Dr. Bessie Young, Dr. Kirk Campbell, Dr. Carmen Sceppa, Dr. Ebele Umeukeje, Dr. Patricia Heyn, Dr. Alexandra Perez, Dr. Absalon Gutierrez, Ms. Winnie Martinez

NMRI Oversight Board: (L-R) Dr. Larry Alexander, Dr. Marja Hurley, Dr. Susanne Nicholas, Dr. Jorge Gamboa, Dr. Diana Obanda, Dr. Heather Tarleton, Ms. Winnie Martinez

ASN Travel Award Recipient and ASN Members: First Row (L-R) Dr. Susanne Nicholas, Dr. Bessie Young,  Dr. Michelle Josephson, ASN President, Dr. Karla Marquez Nogueras, Dr. Abdulsalam Soofi
2nd Row (L-R) Dr. Kei Sanderson, Dr. Anberitha Matthews, Dr. Eliott Arroyo, Dr. Flor Alvarado
Not pictured: Dr. Adebowale Adebiyi, Dr. Amrendra Ajay, Dr. Anika Lucas, Dr. Dinushika Mohottige, Dr. Itunu Owoyemi, Dr. Naveen Punchayil Narayanankutty, Dr. George Vasquez-Rios

American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Members: Dr. Nilsson Holguin, Dr. Marja Hurley, Dr. Gabriela Loots

Endocrine Society Members: Ms. Nazila Jamishidi, Mr. Ben Wokas

Abstract Winner: Dr. Abdulsalam Soofi

Abstract Winner: Dr. Klarissa Jackson

Poster Winners and Women in Nephrology (WIN) Award Recipients: Dr. Teresita Padilla-Benavides,  Dr. Kimberly Narain, Dr. Susanne Nicholas, WIN President, Dr. Klarissa Jackson, Dr. Karla Marquez Nogueras
Not pictured: Dr. Utibe-Absai Udoh

NMRI 20th Year Anniversary

In celebration of the Network of Minority Health Research Investigators’ (NMRI) 20th Anniversary, members were presented with the Outstanding Contributions to NMRI Award.

The Outstanding Contributions to NMRI Award recognizes an individual’s ten years or more of exceptional performance, significant service, contributions, and dedication to NMRI based upon recommendations by NIDDK and NMRI leadership. This award exemplifies the individual’s highest commitment to improve our understanding of minority health while supporting the missions of NIDDK and NIH.

Recipients of the NMRI Medallion Award, along with Dr. Lawrence Agodoa and Ms. Winnie Martinez. Missing from the photo: Dr. Isales and Dr. De León.

NMRI Virtual 20th Anniversary Workshop Participants.