The Sammy Kuo Awards in Neuroscience celebrate exceptional early-career research in neuroscience, honoring the memory of Sammy Kuo, who passed away in 2006 due to a rare, progressive encephalitis.
Each year, the awards recognize the most outstanding trainee-led research papers, with winners announced at the annual Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Symposium. The ceremony includes a poignant reading of a personal essay by Peggy Guey-Chi Chen, Sammy’s cousin, whose reflections on his life and legacy helped inspire the creation of the award. This touching tribute reminds us of the human stories that drive scientific discovery. Read the essay here.
The Sammy Kuo Awards serve as a testament to the transformative power of research, fostering hope for advancements in treating devastating conditions. We extend heartfelt thanks to the selection committees for their dedication and to all who contribute to advancing neuroscience in Sammy’s memory.
Nominations for the Sammy Kuo Awards in Neuroscience
Members of the Stanford neuroscience community are invited to nominate graduate students or postdoctoral researchers for the Sammy Kuo Awards. Eligible papers must report original research published within the past year at the time of nomination. Nominations must include a note from the nominee’s principal investigator(s), who must be affiliated with the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute.