Holly Martinson included in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's Top Forty Under 40
by Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI |
Congratulations to Dr. Holly Martinson, who has been selected for the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Journal
of Commerce and the . Dr. Martinson is a Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ graduate, an Associate Professor
for Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI, and an Affiliate Assistant Professor with the University of Washington School of
Medicine (UWSOM). She teaches Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI students in the Foundations Phase blocks,
and leads Research Methods, Independent Investigative Inquiry (III), and co-leads
Blood and Cancer block.
As Dr. Martinson's nomination states, "Holly Martinson is the consummate Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æn scientist and citizen. As she conducts cutting edge cancer research working toward treatments and cures for gastric and breast cancers, she brings prestige and generous grants to Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's academic and research community. Through her expertise and wisdom, opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate student medical research are numerous. Her research is focused on cancers of high incidence in the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native population, fulfilling an area of much desired treatment needs.
Beyond her research, she excels in teaching. Her students are huge fans of her intelligence and passion, and Holly is well known for her tireless dedication to her students. She is also a brilliant life-balance model for her students, leading by example as she engages in the myriad outdoor Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æn activities. Holly has been critical to the success of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's research grants funding, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æn Native cancer research, undergraduate and graduate research opportunities, and WWAMI medical education. Through her work with elementary and high school students, she inspires the next generation of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æn scientists and physicians to pursue and achieve their educational dreams."
This year, the selection committee considered 288 nominees, one of the largest number of submissions for the Top Forty Under 40 honors in years. Congratulations, Dr. Martinson, and thank you for all you do for our students and our communities!
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