Tim Haddad, a first year Cell and Molecular Biology PhD student, was one of just two students across the entire California State University system to receive the Crellin Pauling Student Teaching Award. This accolade was awarded at the annual CSU Biotechnology Symposium which took place in January.
Haddad, who graduated from the biology master’s program last year, also won the Don Eden Graduate Student Research Award after presenting his research exploring the mechanisms behind the development of human germline cells, the cells that will eventually become an egg or sperm in adults. By blocking the function of certain ABC transporters, Haddad and team noticed a decrease in the production of germline stem cells, a finding which could have implications for infertility treatments in the future.
“It was a privilege to present some of SDSU’s groundbreaking research at the CSU Biotechnology Conference,” Haddad said. “As I pursue my journey toward becoming a professor of Biology, I am dedicated to contributing novel discoveries to the field. With the guidance and mentorship of the exceptional biology faculty at SDSU, I am confident in my ability to make meaningful advancements in research and education.”
Congratulations, Tim!