Robert H. Wagner Scholars Program in Pathobiology and Translational Science<\/h2>\n
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Robert H. Wagner, Ph.D.
\nProfessor Emeritus of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
\n1921-2001<\/p>\n
The Robert H. Wagner Scholars Program in Pathobiology and Translational Science 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.<\/p>\n
Dr. Wagner’s final contribution to graduate education was to establish an endowment to support the training of exceptional graduate students in Pathobiology and Translational Science. All applicants to the Pathobiology and Translational Science Ph.D. program will be considered for this distinction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Current Robert H. Wagner Scholar in Pathobiology and Translational Science<\/strong><\/h3>\nMax Finkelstein, B.S.<\/strong>
\nRobert H. Wagner Scholar in Pathobiology and Translational Science, 2024-present<\/p>\nWe are honored to share that Max Finkelstein, B.S<\/strong>, a graduate student in the lab of Dr. Gorav Gupta, has been named the 2024 Robert H. Wagner Scholar in Pathobiology and Translational Science.<\/p>\nThis distinction honors the legacy of Dr. Robert Wagner, whose groundbreaking research and lasting contributions to graduate education helped shape the foundation of the Pathobiology and Translational Sciences program. His dedication to mentorship lives on through this award, which recognizes students who reflect the same spirit of curiosity, integrity, and commitment to meaningful scientific progress.<\/p>\n
Elizabeth\u2019s selection reflects these values. Her recognition affirms Dr. Wagner\u2019s enduring vision of supporting students who show promise, purpose, and a sincere commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.<\/p>\n
We are sincerely grateful for your continued support. Through this recognition, Dr. Wagner\u2019s influence continues to guide and inspire the next generation of scientific leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
About Max Finkelstein<\/strong><\/p>\nMax is an MD-PhD student working in Dr. Gaorav Gupta\u2019s lab to study the role of the DNA damage response during carcinogenesis. Max grew up in Singapore before attending Swarthmore College, where he graduated in 2022 with majors in Biochemistry and Mathematics with an emphasis in Statistics. Outside of lab, Max enjoys cooking spicy food, playing foosball, and loves The Natural Confectionery Company\u2019s Sour Chews.<\/p>\n
\n<\/h3>\nPast Robert H. Wagner Scholars
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n2024-2025 Elizabeth McInnis, B.S.<\/div>\n2023-2024 Jenny Coelho, B.S.<\/div>\n2017-2022 Bethany Wagner, B.S.<\/div>\n\n\u00a02014-2017: <\/span>James Byrnes, B.S.<\/span><\/p>\n 2012-2017: <\/span>Robert S. McNeill, Ph.D.<\/span><\/p>\n2009-2016: Amanda Rinkenbaugh, Ph.D.<\/p>\n
2014-2015: Julia Geddings, M.D., Ph.D<\/p>\n
2005-2010: Mark W. Gramling, Ph.D.<\/p>\n
2004-2009: Lee E. Mangiante, M.S.<\/p>\n
2004-2009: J. Devon Risher, Ph.D.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nRobert H. Wagner Scholar in Pathobiology and Translational Science, 2024-present<\/p>\n
We are honored to share that Max Finkelstein, B.S<\/strong>, a graduate student in the lab of Dr. Gorav Gupta, has been named the 2024 Robert H. Wagner Scholar in Pathobiology and Translational Science.<\/p>\n This distinction honors the legacy of Dr. Robert Wagner, whose groundbreaking research and lasting contributions to graduate education helped shape the foundation of the Pathobiology and Translational Sciences program. His dedication to mentorship lives on through this award, which recognizes students who reflect the same spirit of curiosity, integrity, and commitment to meaningful scientific progress.<\/p>\n Elizabeth\u2019s selection reflects these values. Her recognition affirms Dr. Wagner\u2019s enduring vision of supporting students who show promise, purpose, and a sincere commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.<\/p>\n We are sincerely grateful for your continued support. Through this recognition, Dr. Wagner\u2019s influence continues to guide and inspire the next generation of scientific leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n About Max Finkelstein<\/strong><\/p>\n Max is an MD-PhD student working in Dr. Gaorav Gupta\u2019s lab to study the role of the DNA damage response during carcinogenesis. Max grew up in Singapore before attending Swarthmore College, where he graduated in 2022 with majors in Biochemistry and Mathematics with an emphasis in Statistics. Outside of lab, Max enjoys cooking spicy food, playing foosball, and loves The Natural Confectionery Company\u2019s Sour Chews.<\/p>\n \u00a02014-2017: <\/span>James Byrnes, B.S.<\/span><\/p>\n 2012-2017: <\/span>Robert S. McNeill, Ph.D.<\/span><\/p>\n 2009-2016: Amanda Rinkenbaugh, Ph.D.<\/p>\n 2014-2015: Julia Geddings, M.D., Ph.D<\/p>\n 2005-2010: Mark W. Gramling, Ph.D.<\/p>\n 2004-2009: Lee E. Mangiante, M.S.<\/p>\n 2004-2009: J. Devon Risher, Ph.D.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n Pathobiology and Translational Science Graduate Program<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A unique environment for graduate training in pathobiology and translational science… Robert H. Wagner Scholars Program in Pathobiology and Translational Science Robert H. Wagner, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 1921-2001 The Robert H. Wagner Scholars Program in Pathobiology and Translational Science memorializes the academic accomplishments and contributions of Dr. Robert Wagner to … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1382,"featured_media":0,"parent":3512,"menu_order":16,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"layout":"","cellInformation":"","apiCallInformation":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-2287","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","odd"],"acf":[],"_links_to":[],"_links_to_target":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1382"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2287"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2287\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3908,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2287\/revisions\/3908"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/mcp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/h3>\n
Past Robert H. Wagner Scholars
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