Honors & Awards


  • Winner in 'Toxicology and Environment', oral research presentations. 'AdeKUS Research Days' with VLIR - Flamish Inter University Board & UOS - University Development Cooperation (2012)

  • Technology Licensing - Oral Disclosure UF#-11430 - Fermented Meat Product with Potential Enhanced Nutritional Value and Prolonged, Non-Refrigerated Storage Capability, Office of Technology Licensing, University of Florida (2004)

  • 1st place winner in Cellular and Developmental Science, Graduate Student Forum 2000; A Multi-Disciplinary Conference Honoring Excellence in Research, University of Florida Graduate Student Council (2000)

  • Mayors Council Award for continued leadership, University of Florida, Division of Housing (1999)

  • University of Florida Presidential Outstanding Achievement and Contributions Award, President John V. Lombardi (1998)

  • Fellowship recipient, Organization of American States (OAS), Washington, DC (1996 – 1998)