Dr. Analisa DiFeo Receives 2025 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award
By Anastazia Hartman | September 15
The Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research has announced the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award. The award honors eight faculty and staff members for their exceptional contributions to research mentorship at the University of Michigan. Among this year's honorees is Department of Pathology professor, Analisa DiFeo, PhD, who was recognized for her outstanding dedication to fostering the professional and scholarly development of early-career researchers.
Dr. DiFeo is a professor of Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a nationally recognized leader in translational cancer research, where her lab focuses on the understanding of the molecular drivers of ovarian and endometrial cancers, while working to develop novel therapeutic strategies.
“I am truly honored to receive this mentoring award. For me, mentorship is about creating an environment that fosters growth through open communication, honesty, and hard work—values that I strive to instill in every student and trainee I have the privilege to guide.”
Since the establishment of the MICHR Mentor Award, honorees have been celebrated for exemplifying the highest standards of mentorship in clinical and translational science. Awardees are selected for their ability to support, inspire, and guide mentees beyond the bench and traditional expectations, leading mentees to a career of skill, creativity, and confidence.
Mentorship plays a critical role in shaping a strong and diverse research workforce, and Dr. DiFeo's recognition reflects just that: she is advancing not only cancer research, but individual careers and the broader research community. Her leadership, commitment to discovery, and dedication to mentoring underscore her impact as a scientist and role model for our department and beyond.
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