Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Recognition Award

for Research Staff and Early Career Scientists

This annual Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) Recognition Award recognizes CVI-affiliated research staff  and early career scientists who continuously strive to improve the Institute’s culture and community. CVI members who are research staff (life science research professionals or research scientists) or early career scientists (students, postdocs, residents, instructors, or fellows) are eligible for this award. Self-nominations are allowed. 

With this award, CVI recognizes CVI members whose efforts increase or celebrate the diversity of our community, contribute to fair and just practices that ensure CVI members thrive, and/or promote an environment of mutual respect, belonging, and inclusion at CVI.

CVI will issue two awards of $1,500 each to CVI-affiliated early career researchers or research staff who have made exceptional contributions to our community. Note that due to policy restrictions, some job classifications may only receive awards as research supply funding or travel support, with PI approval.

Nominate a Candidate

Nomination Deadline: TBA 2025

2024 Awardees

Alyssa Garrison

LSRP

Recognized for her steadfast commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment within the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) community.

Zehra Yildirim, PhD

Postdoctoral Scholar

Recognized for her vision, leadership, and dedication to significantly strengthening the CVI community through the iWish Program and both enhancing engagement among postdocs and also elevating the visibility and impact of CVI.

Francesca Vacante, PhD

Postdoctoral Scholar

Recognized for her vision, leadership, and dedication to significantly strengthening the CVI community by founding and driving the success of the iWish program.

2023 Awardees

Danielle Mullis

MD Student

Recognized for her strong support of CVI’s community and culture; including her dedication to mentorship and training, and her drive to create an inclusive learning environment

Carlos Vera

Postdoctoral Scholar

Recognized for his sustained efforts to support the CVI community, creating opportunities for early career researchers, and striving to promote diversity and inclusion at CVI