Honors and Awards

Victor Mendoza Award PhD Program Award for Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition

Victor Mendoza has been awarded the PhD Program Award for Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition during the 2024 convocation ceremonies at the University of Chicago Medicine. Victor's outstanding dissertation, “Macrophage Inflammation and Lipid Metabolism in Atherosclerosis,” has earned him this prestigious recognition. His advisor is Lev Becker.

Victor’s dedication, innovative research, and exceptional achievements have distinguished him as a leading scientist in his field. Congratulations to Victor! 

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