Wagner Scholars Program
Providing a unique environment for graduate training in experimental pathology...
Robert H. Wagner, Ph.D. The Robert H. Wagner Scholars Program in Molecular and Cellular Pathology memorializes the academic accomplishments and contributions of Dr. Robert Wagner to the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Wagner was a member of the faculty of the UNC School of Medicine from 1950-1986, and a pioneer in hemophilia research with numerous research accomplishments, including development of methods for purifying Factor VIII from normal blood for use in the treatment of patients with a common form of hemophilia, and development of laboratory tests that continue to be used today in the diagnosis of patients with bleeding disorders. Dr. Wagner was also a dedicated teacher. He mentored the first Ph.D. student that performed research in the Department of Pathology and then served as Director of the Graduate Studies from 1964-1986. During this period of time, the pathology graduate curriculum developed into a strong graduate educational program with diverse research training opportunities for Ph.D. students. Robert H. Wagner Scholars Program in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
1921-2001
Dr. Wagner's final contribution to graduate education was to establish an endowment to support the training of exceptional graduate students in Molecular and Cellular Pathology. All applicants to the Molecular and Cellular Pathology Ph.D. program will be considered for this distinction.Current Robert H. Wagner Scholars in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Robert H. Wagner Scholar in Molecular and Cellular Pathology, 2009-present
Amanda is originally from Wichita, KS. She attended the University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) as a Regent’s Scholar and member of the Honors College. As an undergraduate, she spent three years working in the laboratory of Dr. Bruce Roe on high through-put sequencing. She also completed her Honors Research Thesis on in situ hybridization with zebrafish. While at OU, she was recognized on the President’s Honor Roll for six semesters (4.0 GPA) and became a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. In July 2008, she graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biochemistry. Amanda joined the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program in August 2008, as a recipient of the Director’s Award. At the end of her first year, she entered the Molecular and Cellular Pathology Department. She is supported by the Environmental Pathology Training Grant, HHMI Program in Translational Medicine, and the Robert H. Wagner Scholar’s Program.Past Robert H. Wagner Scholars in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Robert H. Wagner Scholar in Molecular and Cellular Pathology, 2005-2010
Lee E. Mangiante, M.S.
Robert H. Wagner Scholar in Molecular and Cellular Pathology, 2004-2009
J. Devon Risher, Ph.D.
Robert H. Wagner Scholar in Molecular and Cellular Pathology, 2004-2009
Molecular and Cellular Pathology Graduate Program
