2025-2026

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025–2026 Calderone Junior Faculty Awards, which support junior faculty development. The award honors Frank A. Calderone’s career and commitment to public health and is supported by an endowment from the Calderone family. Awardees are chosen based on the scientific merit of their research and its significance for public health, as well as the impact of this award on their future careers.

  • Anindita Dasgupta, PhD

    • Assistant Professor, Sociomedical Sciences
    • "Capacity building to address sexual and reproductive health needs of women who use drugs in Nepal: Pilot study to adapt and develop and SRH toolkit for family planning providers."

  • Ronald Glabonjat, PhD

    • Assistant Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
    • "Elucidating the full PFAS metabolome: Novel analytical methods and possible health implications for young adults who use electronic-cigarette devices."

  • Tian Gu, PhD

    • Assistant Professor, Biostatistics
    • "Advancing dementia risk prediction in aging populations using transfer learning."

  • Rebecca Kehm, PhD

    • Assistant Professor, Epidemiology
    • "Lifestyle behaviors and accelerated biological aging in younger women with breast cancer."

  • Kathryn Lovero, PhD

    • Assistant Professor, Sociomedical Sciences
    • "Move with HaRT – Adaption and implementation of a school-based, mind-body mental health promotion program for at-risk youth."

  • Thalia Porteny, PhD

    • Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management
    • "The future of artificial intelligence in community health centers: Challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations."