Alex Youn Awarded First Place at CCMBM
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Alex Youn was awarded first place for the CCMBM Predoctoral Poster Competition at the UCSF CCMBM Conference 2026 for his poster titled, “Neurobiological Markers of Pain Following Rotator Cuff Injury: Implications for Neuropathic Mechanisms.” This study focuses on his ongoing research exploring the…
Ryan Sadjadi – Off to His Next Endeavor
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At the end of April, Ryan Sadjadi departed from the MITO lab to continue his education. He intends to complete his orthopaedic surgery sub-internships at various hospitals and eventually apply to orthopaedic residency.
Brian Feeley and Michael Davies Win the Mentorship Award!
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UCSF has recognized Dr. Feeley and Dr. Davies as exceptional mentors to graduate and postdoctoral students.
Luke Receives the Dean’s Prize in Yearlong Research!
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The Dean’s Prize in Research and & Scholarship Committee at UCSF has awarded Luke Sang with the 2026 Dean’s Prize in Yearlong Research.
Aboubacar Is Going to Harvard!
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Aboubacar Wague has been accepted into the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program (
MDA Conference 2026
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Hiroyori Fusugawa and Alex Youn have traveled to Orlando, Florida to present their research at the 
