John-Jose Nunez
John-Jose Nunez, medical undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia is one of 18 medical students and 10 residents selected to receive the a 2015 American Society of Hematology (ASH) HONORS Award.
The ASH HONORS (Hematology Opportunities for the Next Generation of Research Scientists) award aims to support hematology research projects for North American medical students and residents who are interested in hematology but have not yet entered a hematology-related training program. Awardees receive a $5,000 stipend to conduct a research project alongside a mentor from their institution on either a short-term (up to three months) or long-term project (up to 12 months).
Dr. Aly Karsan
Aly Karstan, Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine will work alongside John-Jose as his mentor for the research project.
The American Society of Hematology is the world’s largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders. Its mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.