Ryan Fellows (left to right): Nora Lakes, Hyunwook Lee, Sydney Treichel, Jennifer Wayland, Barbara Zhao

Five MSTP students were awarded the 2026 Albert J. Ryan Fellowship. The Fellowship recognizes students who excel in research and doctoral training, and is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon graduate students at the UC College of Medicine while they are in their graduate training.

• Nora Lakes - Immunology (Lab: Stephen Waggoner, PhD)
• Hyunwook Lee - Development, Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine (Lab: William Zacharias, MD, PhD) 
• Sydney Treichel - Development, Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine (Lab: Marie-Dominique Filippi, PhD)
• Jennifer Wayland - Immunology (Lab: Senad Divanovic, PhD)
• Barbara Zhao - Development, Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine (Lab: William Zacharias, MD, PhD)