Faculty Memberships and Awards
Academy and Society Memberships
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Since its founding in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences has convened leaders from the academic, business, and government sectors to address critical challenges facing our global society.
Graham Coop, Evolution and Ecology – 2025
Jodi Nunnari, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2020
Sharon Strauss, Evolution and Ecology – 2015
Peter Wainwright, Evolution and Ecology – 2015
John Wingfield, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2014
Maureen Stanton, Evolution and Ecology – 2012
Johanna Schmitt, Evolution and Ecology – 2010
Charles Langley, Evolution and Ecology – 2007
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2005
Michael Turelli, Evolution and Ecology – 2005
Thomas W. Schoener, Evolution and Ecology – 1991
Peter R. Marler, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1970- American Association for the Advancement of Science
Election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science is an honor bestowed upon members by their peers. Fellows are recognized for meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications.
Frederick T. Addicott, Plant Biology
Siobhan Brady, Plant Biology
Sean Burgess, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Judy Callis, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Leo M. Chalupa, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Ernest S. Chang, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Frédéric Chédin, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Peter Chesson, Evolution and Ecology
Luca Comai, Plant Biology
James S. Clegg, Molecular and Cellular Biology
John H. Crowe, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Michael Dahmus, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Katayoon "Katie" Dehesh, Plant Biology
Savithramma Dinesh-Kumar, Plant Biology
Roy H. Doi, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Jonathan Eisen, Evolution and Ecology
Emanuel Q. Epstein, Plant Biology
Carol Erickson, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Charles Gasser, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Leslie D. Gottlieb, Evolution and Ecology
John Harada, Plant Biology
Stacey Harmer, Plant Biology
Wolf-Dietrich Heyer, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Milton Hildebrand, Evolution and Ecology
Barbara A. Horwitz, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Mark Huising, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Neil Hunter, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Julie Leary, Molecular and Cellular Biology
William J. Lucas, Plant Biology
Julin N. Maloof, Plant Biology
Peter R. Marler, Zoology
Richard Michelmore, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Brian C. Mulloney, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Diana Myles, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Richard L. Nuccitelli, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Timothy G. Prout, Evolution and Ecology
Raymond L. Rodriguez, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, Evolution and Ecology
John Roth, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Carl Schmid, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Irwin Segel, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Arthur M. Shapiro, Evolution and Ecology
Neelima Ray Sinha, Plant Biology
John “Jay” Stachowicz, Evolution and Ecology
Judy A. Stamps, Evolution and Ecology
Donald R. Strong, Evolution and Ecology
Paul K. Stumpf, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Venkatesan Sundaresan, Plant Biology
Steven Theg, Plant Biology
Mariel Vázquez, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
John S. Werner, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Susan Williams, Evolution and Ecology
John C. Wingfield, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Martin C. Wilson, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Karen Zito, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior- American Academy of Microbiology
- The American Academy of Microbiology is the honorific leadership group within the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). The academy recognizes scientists for outstanding contributions to microbiology and provides microbiological expertise in the service of science and the public.
Paul Baumann, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Jonathan Eisen, Evolution and Ecology
Wolf-Dietrich Heyer, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Neil Hunter, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
John Roth, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Michael A. Savageau, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics - American Society for Cell Biology
The American Society for Cell Biology was founded in 1960 as an international forum for cell biologists dedicated to advancing discoveries, improving education worldwide and increasing diversity in the sciences.
Mark Winey, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2019
Jodi Nunnari, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2017
Jonathan Scholey, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2017- Biophysical Society
- The Biophysical Society is an international scientific society whose purpose is to lead the development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics.
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics - Blaise Pascal Chairs
- The Blaise Pascal Chairs were established in 1996 by the French Government for internationally acclaimed foreign scientists in all disciplines. A scientific committee annually selects the most outstanding candidates from all over the world.
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics - California Academy of Sciences
- Fellows of the California Academy of Sciences are a group of distinguished scientists, nominated and appointed in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the natural sciences.
James A. Doyle, Evolution and Ecology
Richard Grosberg, Evolution and Ecology
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Peter R. Marler, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Arthur M. Shapiro, Evolution and Ecology
Maureen Stanton, Evolution and Ecology
Sharon Strauss, Evolution and Ecology
Catherine A. Toft, Evolution and Ecology
Peter C. Wainwright, Evolution and Ecology
Susan L. Williams, Evolution and Ecology
Neelima Sinha, Plant Biology – 2018 - Ecological Society of America
The Ecological Society of America promotes ecological science. Members conduct research, teach, and use ecological science to address environmental issues.
Thomas W. Schoener, Evolution and Ecology
Donald R. Strong Jr., Evolution and Ecology- Entomological Society of America
- ESA is the largest organization in the world serving the needs of entomologists and others who share a passion for insect science.
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology - National Academy of Inventors
- The National Academy of Inventors is a US non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging inventors in academia. Fellows must be named as an inventor on at least one US patent and are selected by the NAI Fellows Committee.
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2019 - National Academy of Sciences
Members are elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive.
Savithramma Dinesh-Kumar, Plant Biology – 2024
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2024
Venkatesan Sundaresan, Plant Biology – 2023
Luca Comai, Plant Biology – 2023
Michael Turelli, Evolution and Ecology – 2021
Sharon Strauss, Evolution and Ecology – 2021
Jodi Nunnari, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2017
Harris Lewin, Evolution and Ecology – 2012
Johanna Schmitt, Evolution and Ecology - 2008
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2007
Roy Doi, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2006
Deborah Delmer, Plant Biology – 2004
Edward J. Jones, Center for Neuroscience – 2004
J. Clark Lagarias, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2001
Eric E. Conn, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1988
John Roth, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 1988
Thomas W. Schoener, Evolution and Ecology – 1984
Melvin M. Green, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1980
Emanuel Q. Epstein, Plant Biology – 1978
Paul K. Stumpf, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1978
Peter R. Marler, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1971
G. Ledyard Stebbins, Genetics – 1952- Royal Entomological Society
- The Royal Entomological Society is devoted to the understanding and development of insect science. We support international collaboration, research and publication.
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Arthur M. Shapiro, Evolution and Ecology - Royal Society of Chemistry
- The Royal Society of Chemistry is a society of scientists and researchers that is based in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemical sciences." Fellows are elected for major contributions to chemistry and other interface disciplines such as biological chemistry.
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
College Awards
- College of Biological Sciences Faculty Research Award
- To recognize faculty members for their innovative contributions to our mission as a research university, this award acknowledges faculty based on a single research publication that reflects the exciting, innovative and significant research performed by faculty and their colleagues in CBS research laboratories.
Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, Evolution and Ecology – 2023-2024
Bruce Draper, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2022-2023
Danial Starr, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2021-2022
Susan Lott, Evolution and Ecology – 2020-2021
Celina Juliano, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2019-2020
Siobhan Brady, Plant Biology – 2018-2019
Venkatesan Sundaresan, Plant Biology – 2018-2019
Mark Huising, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2017-2018
Stacey Harmer, Plant Biology – 2016-2017
Savithramma Dinesh-Kumar, Plant Biology – 2015-2016
Luca Comai, Plant Biology – 2014-2015
Graham Coop, Evolution and Ecology – 2013-2014
Neil Hunter, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2012-2013
Martin Usrey, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2011-2012
Ian Korf, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2011-2012
Frederic Chedin, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2011-2012
Jodi Nunnari, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2010-2011
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2010-2011
Wolf-Dietrich Heyer, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2010-2011
Charles Gasser, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2010-2011 - College of Biological Sciences Faculty Teaching Award
- To recognize the importance of excellent teaching to the future of biology, this award is bestowed on faculty who demonstrate an ability to motivate students to think independently, who have enthusiasm for teaching, who apply modern or innovative methods to teaching, and who mentor students outside of class.
Marina Ellefson, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2023-2024
Laci Gerhart, Evolution and Ecology – 2022-2023
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2021-2022
Sebastian Schreiber, Evolution and Ecology – 2020-2021
Brian Gaylord, Evolution and Ecology – 2019-2020
Julin Maloof, Plant Biology – 2018-2019
JoAnne Engebrecht, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2017-2018
Luca Comai, Plant Biology – 2016-2017
Michele Igo, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2016-2017
Gail Patricelli, Evolution and Ecology – 2015-2016
Jeanette Natzle, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2014-2015
Katie Dehesh, Plant Biology – 2013-2014
Eric Sanford, Evolution and Ecology – 2012-2013
Susan Keen, Evolution and Ecology – 2011-2012
Jay Stachowicz, Evolution and Ecology – 2010-2011
Carol Erickson, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2009-2010
Peter Wainwright, Evolution and Ecology – 2008-2009
James Shaffrath, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2007-2008
Mark Wheelis, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2006-2007
Charles Gasser, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2004-2005
Terry Murphy, Plant Biology – 2002-2003
Bradley Shaffer, Evolution and Ecology – 2001-2002
Richard Grosberg, Evolution and Ecology – 2000-2001
Fellowships, Grants and Awards
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation - Research Fellowship
- The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation awards two-year fellowships annually to researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field.
Kate L. Laskowski, Evolution and Ecology – 2023
Rachael Bay, Evolution and Ecology – 2019
Patrick Shih, Plant Biology – 2019
Jonathan Eisen, Evolution and Ecology – 2011
Graham Coop, Evolution and Ecology – 2009
Hwai-Jong Cheng, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2004
A. Kimberley McAllister, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2001
Martin Usrey, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2001
Gregg Recanzone, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1996
Mitchell Sutter, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1995
Brian Mulloney, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1975-1977 - Allen Institute - Distinguished Investigators
- The Allen Institute's distinguished investigators program supports early-stage research with the potential to reinvent entire fields.
Dan Starr, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2020
Gant Luxton, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2020 - Animal Behavior Society - Outstanding New Investigator Award
- This Animal Behavior Society award recognizes an outstanding contribution in animal behavior by an early-career researcher.
Kate Laskowski, Evolution and Ecology – 2022 - American Phytopathological Society - Noel Keen Award for Molecular Plant Pathology
- This award recognizes American Phytopathological Society members for sustained excellence and leadership in research that significantly advances the understanding of molecular aspects of host–pathogen interactions, plant pathogens or plant-associated microbes, or molecular biology of disease development or defense mechanisms.
Savithramma Dinesh-Kumar, Plant Biology – 2019 - American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - Joseph S. Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in Ichthyology
- This award recognizes a member of ASIH for an outstanding body of work in any area of ichthyology. The award is granted principally on the basis of the quality of the awardee's research; consideration is also given to the educational impact and service record of the nominee.
Peter Wainwright, Evolution and Ecology – 2023 - American Society for Microbiology - Young Investigator Award
- The American Society for Microbiology is a professional organization for scientists who study viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa as well as other aspects of microbiology.
Katherine Ralston, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2017 - American Society of Naturalists - Sewall Wright Award
- Established in 1991, the Sewall Wright Award is given annually to honor a senior investigator who is making fundamental contributions to promoting the conceptual unification of the biological sciences. (Starting in 2022, this award was renamed the ASN Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Conceptual Unification of the Biological Sciences.)
Sharon Strauss, Evolution and Ecology – 2019 - American Society of Plant Biologists - Fellow of ASPB Award, Stephen Hales Prize & ASPB Innovation Prize for Agricultural Technology
- The American Society of Plant Biologists is devoted to advancing plant science research and education. It publishes three world-class journals and organizes conferences, and other educational activities that are key to the advancement of the science.
ASPB Innovation Prize for Agricultural Technology
Luca Comai, Plant Biology – 2017
Fellow of ASPB Award
Siobhan Brady, Plant Biology – 2023
Stacey Harmer, Plant Biology – 2021
Neelima Sinha, Plant Biology – 2018
John Clark Lagarias, Plant Biology – 2017
Judy Callis, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2012
Eric Conn, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2009
Larry Vanderhoef, Plant Biology – 2009
Stephen Hales Prize
John Harada, Plant Biology – 2024 - David and Lucile Packard Foundation - Fellowship in Science and Engineering
- The David and Lucile Packard Foundation provides the nation’s most promising early-career scientists and engineers with flexible funding and the freedom to take risks and explore new frontiers in their fields of study.
Rachael Bay, Evolution and Ecology – 2021
Patrick Shih, Plant Biology – 2020 - Department of Energy - Early Career Award
- This Department of Energy award supports the research of outstanding scientists who are early in their careers.
James Letts, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2021 - Hartwell Foundation - Individual Biomedical Research Award
- The Hartwell Foundation recognizes individuals for innovative and cutting-edge biomedical applied research by providing funds for early-stage research projects that have not yet qualified for funding from traditional sources.
Lucas Smith, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2019
Mark Huising, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2014
Frederic Chedin, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2012 - Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Scholars, Professors and Investigators
- The Howard Hughes Medical Institute advances biomedical research and science education for the benefit of humanity. HHMI empowers exceptional scientists and students to pursue fundamental questions about living systems.
Professor
Mark Goldman, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2014
Investigator
Siobhan Brady, Plant Biology – 2024
Neil Hunter, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2009 - Indiana University, Bloomington Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior - Exemplar Award
- The Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior (CISAB) at Indiana University, Bloomington, is a renowned research hub dedicated to advancing our understanding of animal behavior from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Karen Bales, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2021 - John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation - Fellowships
- Guggenheim Fellowships are awarded to individuals who demonstrate exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts.
Artyom Kopp, Evolution and Ecology – 2009
Thomas W. Schoener, Evolution and Ecology – 1992
Carl Schmid, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1988
Michael Turelli, Evolution and Ecology – 1986
Leslie D. Gottlieb, Evolution and Ecology – 1975
John Roth, Microbiology – 1974
Paul Alexander Castelfranco, Botany – 1973
Jerry Hedrick, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1971
Norma J. Lang, Botany – 1969
John Lyman Ingraham, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 1965
Grady Webster, Botany – 1964
Peter R. Marler, Zoology – 1964
Paul K. Stumpf, Biochemistry – 1961, 1968
Everett Williams Jameson, Jr., Zoology – 1958
Melvin Green, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1956, 1968
John Tucker, Botany – 1955
G. Ledyard Stebbins, Genetics – 1953, 1960
Daniel I. Axelrod, Botany – 1952
Robert E. Hungate, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 1950 - Klingenstein Philanthropies - Fellowship Award in Neuroscience
The Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience supports early career investigators engaged in basic or clinical research that may lead to a better understanding of neurological and psychiatric disorders. The fellowship awards promote high-risk, and potentially high-reward, projects.
W. Martin Usrey, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2000
- McKnight Foundation - Scholars Award
The McKnight Scholar Awards are given to exceptional young scientists who are in the early stages of establishing an independent laboratory and research career to foster the commitment by these scientists to careers that will have an important impact on the study of the brain.
W. Martin Usrey, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2002-2004
- National Academy of Sciences - Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
- The award recognizes extraordinary contributions to agriculture and understanding the biology of species important to food and agriculture production. The prize is awarded annually to a single recipient, who receives a medal and a $100,000 cash award.
Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, Evolution and Ecology – 2024 - National Institutes of Health - New Innovator Award
- The NIH New Innovator Award supports exceptionally creative early career investigators who propose innovative, high-impact projects in the biomedical, behavioral or social sciences within the NIH mission.
Gerald Quon, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2021
Sean Collins, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2017 - National Science Foundation - CAREER Award
- The National Science Foundation CAREER award supports junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through research and education.
Nitzan Shabek, Plant Biology – 2021
Gerald Quon, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2019
Karen Zito, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2009 - National Science Foundation - Presidential Early Career Award
- The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers.
Mariel Vazquez, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2012
Jeffrey S. Ross-Ibarra, Evolution and Ecology – 2010
William DeBello, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2004
W. Martin Usrey, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2001 - Pew Charitable Trusts - Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences
The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health.
Kassandra Ori-McKenney, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2018
Katherine S. Ralston, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2016
Kimberley McAllister, Center for Neuroscience – 2001
Kenneth H. Britten, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1994- Phytochemical Society of North America - Arthur C. Neish Young Investigator Award
- The Arthur C. Neish Award supports outstanding young investigators within the first 5 years of establishing an independent research program.
Nitzan Shabek, Plant Biology – 2021
Philipp Zerbe, Plant Biology – 2018 - Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring
- These awards honor the vital role that America’s teachers and mentors play in shaping the next generation of technical leaders, including scientists, engineers, explorers, and innovators.
Aldrin Gomes, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2025 - Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
- These awards are the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers. The awards are conferred annually at the White House following recommendations from participating agencies.
Kassandra Ori-McKenney, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2025
James Letts, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2025 - Sidney Kimmel Foundation - Scholar Award
- The Kimmel Scholars Program is a bridge in the funding gap for gifted young cancer researchers at the outset of their careers.
Sean Collins, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2017
Ken Kaplan, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2001 - Society for Developmental Biology - Elizabeth D. Hay New Investigator Award
- This Society for Developmental Biology award recognizes new investigators who have performed outstanding research in developmental biology during the early stages of their independent career.
Celina Juliano, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2020 - Wolf Foundation - Wolf Prize in Agriculture
- The Wolf Prize in Agriculture is one of the six Wolf Prizes established by the Foundation and awarded since 1978. It is widely considered the most prestigious prize in the field of agricultural research.
Venkatesan Sundaresan, Plant Biology – 2024
Harris Lewin, Evolution and Ecology – 2011
University Awards
- ADVANCE Scholar Award
- The ADVANCE Scholar Award Program is intended to encourage research, leadership, and outreach to underserved communities and/or mentorship of under-represented students, while also highlighting and celebrating the contributions that STEM faculty at UC Davis have made to their fields through outstanding scholarship and mentorship.
Natalia Caporale, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2023
Jonathan Eisen, Evolution and Ecology – 2019
Siobhan Brady, Plant Biology – 2017
JoAnne Engebrecht, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2016
Sharon Strauss, Evolution and Ecology – 2016
Judy Callis, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2015
Gail Patricelli, Evolution and Ecology – 2015 - Academic Federation - Excellence in Teaching Award
- This award is given in recognition of the contributions made by Academic Federation faculty members to the teaching mission of the Davis campus.
Eric Mann, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2012
James Shaffrath, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2008
Erwin Bautista, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2007
Susan Keen, Evolution and Ecology – 2006
Deborah Canington, Plant Biology – 1998
Tom Adamson, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1996
Carole Hom, Evolution and Ecology – 1994 - Academic Federation - James H. Meyer Distinguished Achievement Award
- This award recognizes a distinguished career of achievement by an Academic Federation member in meeting the responsibilities associated with the nominee’s job title. A secondary, but important, consideration is service to the campus, the UC community, or state, regional, or national bodies.
Carole Hom, Evolution and Ecology – 2005 - Academic Senate - Distinguished Research Award
- Called the Faculty Research Lecture Award until 2018, this award is the senate’s highest honor and recognizes significant contributions to the recipient's field of expertise and a distinguished record in research.
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2024
Peter Wainwright, Evolution and Ecology – 2017
Donald Strong, Evolution and Ecology – 2016
Jodi Nunnari, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2013
Michael Turelli, Evolution and Ecology – 2013
Charles Langley, Evolution and Ecology – 2009
Stephen Kowalczykowski, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2005
Peter Marler, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1995
Thomas Schoener, Evolution and Ecology – 1994
Melvin Green, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1982
Emanuel Epstein, Plant Biology – 1980
Eric Conn, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1977
Katherine Esau, Plant Biology – 1946 - Academic Senate - Distinguished Scholarly Public Service Award
- This award is presented annually to recognize significant contributions to the world, nation, state and community. Scholarly public service is an organized activity that extends a faculty member’s expertise in teaching, research or professional competence beyond the university campus and into local, state, national, or international public arenas.
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2022
Richard Michelmore, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2021
Susan Williams, Evolution and Ecology – 2010
H. Bradley Shaffer, Evolution and Ecology – 2006 - Academic Senate - Distinguished Teaching Award
- Each year, the Academic Senate presents Distinguished Teaching Awards to honor its members for Excellence in Teaching in the categories of undergraduate and graduate/professional teaching.
Undergraduate
Brian Gaylord, Evolution and Ecology - 2023
Mona Monfared, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2023
Walter Leal, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2020
Gail Patricelli, Evolution and Ecology – 2018
Eric Sanford, Evolution and Ecology – 2016
Susan Keen, Evolution and Ecology – 2014
John Stachowicz, Evolution and Ecology – 2012
Judy Callis, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2009
Peter Wainwright, Evolution and Ecology – 2008
Charles Gasser, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2006
Richard Grosberg, Evolution and Ecology – 2002
Thomas Rost, Plant Biology – 1997
Arthur Shapiro, Evolution and Ecology – 1990
John Horowitz, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1988
Ernest Gifford, Plant Biology – 1986
Barbara Horwitz, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1982
Robert Grey, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1982
Graduate/Professional
Sharon Strauss, Evolution and Ecology – 2013
Carol Erickson, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2011
Roy Doi, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2008
John Harada, Plant Biology – 2007
Richard Grosberg, Evolution and Ecology – 2002
Thomas L. Rost, Plant Biology – 1997
Arnold J. Sillman, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 1995
Arthur M. Shapiro, Evolution and Ecology – 1990
John M. Horowitz, Animal Physiology – 1988
Michael G. Barbour, Botany – 1988
Ernest M. Gifford, Botany – 1986
Barbara A. Horwitz, Animal Physiology – 1982
Robert D. Grey, Zoology – 1978
Robert M. Thornton, Botany – 1975
Milton Hildebrand, Zoology – 1974
Eric E. Conn, Biochemistry and Biophysics – 1974
G. Ledyard Stebbins, Genetics – 1972 - Associated Students, University of California, Davis (ASUCD) - Excellence in Teaching Award
- The annual award, which is voted on by students, celebrates teaching faculty for their dedication to students and undergraduate education.
Joel Ledford, Plant Biology – 2024 - CAMPOS Scholars
- Center for the Advancement of Multicultural Perspectives on Science (CAMPOS) emerged out of a 2012 National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant to expand the presence of women and historically marginalized faculty in STEMM at UC Davis.
Felicity Muth, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2023
Martine Therrien, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2023
Kenjiro Quides, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2022
María Maldonado, Plant Biology – 2022
Anya Brown, Evolution and Ecology – 2021
Wilsaan M. Joiner, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2018
James A. Letts, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2018
Samuel L. Díaz-Muñoz, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2016
Rebecca M. Calisi Rodríguez, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2015
Natalia Caporale, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2015
Jacquiline Barlow, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2014
Mariel Vazquez, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2014 - Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research
- Each year a UC Davis faculty member is selected for excellence in mentoring undergraduate research. The mentoring award is given to a faculty member who has been conspicuously effective in supporting undergraduate research projects.
Nitzan Shabek, Plant Biology – 2022
Aldrin Gomes, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2019
Neil Hunter, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2018
Wolf-Dietrich Heyer, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2011
Neelima Sinha, Plant Biology – 2001
Terence M. Murphy, Plant Biology – 1999
R. Scott Hawley, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 1997
Barbara A. Horwitz, Animal Physiology – 1995
Merna R. Villarejo, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 1994 - Chancellor's Fellows
- This five-year distinction honors faculty members who are early in their careers and have already compiled outstanding records of achievement.
Celina Juliano, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2024
Wilsaan Joiner, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2023
John Albeck, Molecular and Cellular Genetics – 2021
Mark Huising, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2020
Santiago Ramirez, Evolution and Ecology – 2020
Stacey Combes, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2019
Aldrin Gomes, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2017
Siobhan Brady, Plant Biology – 2017
Karen Zito, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2015
Graham Coop, Evolution and Ecology – 2014
Gail Patricelli, Evolution and Ecology – 2013
Stacy Harmer, Plant Biology – 2011
Artyom Kopp, Evolution and Ecology – 2010
Neil Hunter, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2009
Henning Stahlberg, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2008
Kimberley McAllister, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2007
John "Jay" Stachowicz, Evolution and Ecology – 2006
David Begun, professor Evolution and Ecology – 2005
Edmund (Ted) Powers, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2005
Sergey Nuzhdin, Evolution and Ecology – 2004
John Bowman, Plant Biology – 2003
Sharon Strauss, Evolution and Ecology – 2002
Jodi Nunnari, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2001
Michael Sanderson, Evolution and Ecology – 2000
Wolf-Dietrich Heyer, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2000 - Chancellor's Fellowship for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- These fellowships recognize exceptional contributions in supporting, tutoring, mentoring and advising underrepresented students and/or students from underserved communities.
Brie Tripp, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2024
Javier Arsuaga, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2023
Aldrin Gomes, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2021 - Chancellor’s Innovator Award
- This award recognizes faculty, community partners, and industry leaders for their success in developing new technologies, social platforms or other innovations based on university research or academic endeavors.
Richard Michelmore, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2021 - Early Career Faculty Award for Creativity and Innovation
- This award promotes and supports exploration, creativity, and advances in research by UC Davis faculty. It is intended to encourage talented early-career faculty to develop their own intellectual pursuits.
Alice Accorsi, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2025
Priya Shah, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2022
Nitzan Shabek, Plat Biology – 2020
Katherine Ralston, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2019 - Faculty Sustainability Champion
- UC Davis Sustainability Champions are environmental leaders on campus—students, staff, and faculty/academic staff—who exemplify why UC Davis continues to lead the way in sustainability efforts.
Mark Huising, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2021 - Graduate Studies - Distinguished Graduate and Postdoctoral Mentorship Award
- This award recognizes exceptional, ethical, and inclusive mentoring that supports the growth, career advancement, and long-term success of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars beyond the mentor’s own research group.
Aldrin Gomes, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2023 - Graduate Studies - Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award
- UC Davis Graduate Studies recognizes outstanding individuals for their dedication to guiding and mentoring graduate students.
Rishidev Chaudri, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2023
Mark Huising, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2023
Lucas Smith, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2023
Siobhan Brady, Plant Biology – 2022
Enoch Baldwin, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2021
Thomas Hahn, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2021
Celina Juliano, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2020
Gerald Quon, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2020
Rebecca Parales, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2020 - Hellman Fellows
- The UC Davis Hellman Fellows Program promotes the scholarly growth of faculty members at the Assistant Professor rank who exhibit the potential for great academic distinction, and for whom Hellman funding can significantly stimulate productivity in research and other creative scholarly activities.
Anya Brown, Evolution and Ecology – 2020-2022
Maria Maldonado, Plant Biology – 2020-2022
Priya S. Shah, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2020-2022
Sean Collins, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2016-2018
Diasynou Fioravante, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2016-2018
Katherine S. Ralston, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2016-2018
Phillip Zerbe, Plant Biology – 2016
Jawdat Al-Bassam, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2014-2015
Lifeng Xu, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – 2013-2014
Keith Baar, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2011-2012
Siobhan Brady, Plant Biology – 2011-2012
Arne Ekstrom, Neuroscience – 2011-2012
Aldrin Gomes, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2010 - UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement
- This prize was created to honor faculty who are both exceptional teachers and scholars and is funded through philanthropic gifts managed by the UC Davis Foundation. The winner is selected based on the nominations of other professors, research peers, representatives from the UC Davis Foundation Board of Trustees, and students.
Jay Stachowicz, Evolution and Ecology – 2023
Judy Callis, Molecular and Cellular Biology – 2018
Richard Grosberg, Evolution and Ecology – 2010
Maureen Stanton, Evolution and Ecology – 2005
Barbara A. Horwitz, Animal Physiology – 1991
Eric E. Conn, Biochemistry and Biophysics – 1989 - UC Davis Venture Catalyst - Science Translation and Innovative Research (STAIR) Grant
- Venture Catalyst facilitates the translation of research and technology to real-world application by driving the development of new UC Davis-associated ventures through collaborations, programmatic activities and outreach efforts. The STAIR program supports innovative research projects that have the potential to translate groundbreaking ideas into viable solutions and commercial applications.
Lee Miller, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2023-24
Venkatesan Sundaresan, Plant Biology – 2018-19
Anne Britt, Plant Biology – 2017-18
Lee Miller, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior – 2016-17