The Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (Knight ADRC) is honored to recognize the achievements of these three promising investigators.
The Richard and Mildred Poletsky Award Recipients:
- Marta Stojanovic, PhD (Ances lab, WashU Neurology and Head lab, WashU Psychological & Brain Sciences)
- Yun Chen, PhD (Holtzman lab, WashU Neurology)
The Richard and Mildred Poletsky Education Fund was initiated in 1995 by the family of Mr. Richard Poletsky, a native of St. Louis and alumnus of Washington University. Mr. Poletsky worked as an electrical engineer in civil service. He and his family were dedicated to advancing the understanding of Alzheimer disease and both Mr. and Mrs. Poletsky were active supporters of the Knight ADRC. Beginning in 1996, Mrs. Poletsky presented the award annually in memory of her husband until her death in 2016. The award is presented in both of their honors by their son-in-law David Banford and his daughter Alyssa. The $3,000 award is intended to enhance ongoing education and career development.
The Laura S. and John A. Blumenfeld Award Recipient:
- Nico Barthelemy, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology
The Laura S. and John A. Blumenfeld Award is intended to recognize a highly promising early-stage investigator at Washington University in St. Louis who is pursuing an academic career that focuses on Alzheimer disease and related dementia (ADRD). The Award provides a $3,000 monetary gift to the recipient that can be used to further personal development goals. The Blumenfeld Family Education Award is intended to foster the next generation of ADRD investigators.
The Poletsky and Blumenfeld Awards will be presented on Tuesday, March 11, 3pm, at the Knight ADRC. Questions? Please contact Jennifer Phillips, Research Center Senior Program Manager, 314-286-2882; phillipsj@wustl.edu.