Pfizer Award Goes to de la Fuente

Dr. José de la Fuente, pathobiology research professor, has received the 2007 Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research in recognition of his work in vaccine development.

De la Fuente has published more than 100 papers in refereed journals, authored four patents with co-workers Drs. Katherine Kocan and Ed Blouin and received multiple research grants including a large grant from Pfizer Animal Health.

Faculty members are nominated by their peers and selected by the College Research Advisory Committee. The winner is chosen based on the nominee’s publication records, ability to obtain external research support, presentation of research data, involvement in scientific organizations and training of graduate students and/or residents.