Dr. Christine Schmidt is the recipient of the first Chairmen's Distinguished Life Sciences Award, one of four new Life Sciences Awards sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

 

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   Christine Schmidt

Dr. Christine Schmidt is the recipient of the first Chairmen's Distinguished Life Sciences Award, one of four new Life Sciences Awards sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious national award is based on discovery and innovation in the life sciences, and moving innovative technologies into the clinic. Dr. Schmidt is recognized for her research achievements in the area of neural engineering. Dr. Schmidt will receive this award along with $25,000 in a ceremony in Washington, DC, on June 9th.