Microbiology Celebrates Staff Excellence
The Medical Microbiology Division congratulated outstanding staff members for their remarkable achievements and exemplary service in their respective areas of expertise.
Congratulations, Kate Uhteg!
April 2026 - Kate Uhteg is the 2026 recipient of the Richard S. Schwalbe Award presented by the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Maryland Branch. It is awarded annually to an exceptional microbiologist who exemplifies the professional qualities associated with Rick Schwalbe: excellence in clinical microbiology, a commitment to teaching and knowledge sharing, strong scientific curiosity, and a sustained dedication to achieving the highest standards. The Schwalbe Award recognizes mid- to late-career Clinical Laboratory Scientists whose careers reflect significant contributions, deep commitment, and ongoing efforts to advance and promote the field of Clinical Microbiology. Congratulations Kate!
Congratulations, Brittany Lawson!
April 2026 - Brittany is the 2026 recipient of the Karen Carroll Education Award. The award will allow her to attend the 3rd Fungal Diagnostic Laboratory Consortium (FDLC) and the Foundation Atlas of Clinical Fungi course which is hosted by Associated Regional and University Pathologists (ARUP) and the University of Utah Department of Pathology in Salt Lake City.
Congratulations Brittany!
Congratulations, Eric Perry!
October 2025 - Eric Perry received the Karen Carroll Educational and Training Award in October 2025 to complete a Medical Mycology course at the Institut Pasteur. This training further strengthened his foundational knowledge of medical mycology and enhanced his ability to directly apply this expertise to his work in the Mycology laboratory.
Congratulations Eric!
Congratulations, Sierra Brown!
August 2025 - In August 2025, the Karen Carroll Educational and Training award was granted to Sierra Brown. The award provided her with the opportunity to attend a parasitology workshop at the Mayo Clinic. This experience allowed her to expand her expertise in parasite identification and further strengthen her skills in training staff on the performance of malarial testing.
Congratulations Sierra!
Congratulations, Junko Jarrett!
April 2025 - The American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Maryland Branch recognized Junko Jarrett as the winner of the Richard S. Schwalbe Award. The award recognizes an exceptional bench microbiologist who demonstrates excellence in clinical microbiology, a strong commitment to education and knowledge sharing, intellectual curiosity, and a sustained dedication to professional excellence.
Congratulations, Junko!
Congratulations, Michael Forman!
March 2025 - Michael Forman was the recipient of the 2025 Pan American Society for Clinical Virology (PASCV) Outstanding Clinical Laboratory Professional Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of clinical and diagnostic virology.
Congratulations, Michael!
About Karen Carroll Educational and Training Award
The Karen Carroll Educational and Training Award was established in 2025 to recognize individuals who demonstrate exceptional performance and a strong commitment to professional growth through continued education and training. The award is named in honor of Dr. Karen Carroll, Professor Emerita and former Director of Microbiology for 22 years. During her tenure, Dr. Carroll made substantial contributions to modernizing the laboratory, optimizing educational resources, and providing leadership within multiple professional societies, among many other notable achievements.