Honors, Awards, and Fellowships Recieved

1987: Scientific reader. Kuwait Institute for the Advancement of Science (KFAS), Kuwait

1998-2000: Fellowship Research Associate, Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia

April- Sep. 30, 2000: Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroscience Division, Emory University

August 2001: Quality Performance Award. Establishing and maintaining DNA Microarray facility at the FDA/CFSAN, and training FDA personnel on using the DNA Microarray facility.

July 12-19, 2002: Distinguished Fellow Lecturer Award.  Rapid Method and Automation in Microbiology XXII. Kansas State University

September 4, 2003: Problem solving/creativity Award for outstanding development of an innovative and creative method that integrates Microarray technology with infrared spectroscopy to rapidly identify pathogenic bacteria with high-throughput

August 23, 2004: Performance Award for continued excellence in Microarray development, incorporation of new technologies into Microarray analysis, and adaptation of novel approaches of labeling DNA for hybridization

February 9, 2005:  Center/ORA Scientific Achievement Award (CDRH-CBER-CFSAN Microbial Diagnostic Microarray Group) for harnessing cutting-edge DNA microarray technology to improve the safety of food, medical devices, and biologics 

June 6, 2005: Selection for Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Award of Excellence. For sustained productivity in the development of a new microarray technology to support FDA/CFSAN’s safety goals.