Linda Hong, lab analyst in the Reddy Lab and research analyst in the Crawford Lab, is one of three people awarded a 2016 Research Staff Appreciation Award from the Duke School of Medicine. This award recognizes staff members who provide exemplary support in the conduct of basic, clinical and translational research projects.
“There are big picture goals that I am a small part of, and it’s important to not let others down,” Hong said. “You owe it to yourself to be the best you can be all the time.”
To be eligible for a Research Staff Award, an individual must be employed by the School of Medicine, and their current role must provide technical expertise that supports translational, clinical or basic science research in a manner that underpins the effective and efficient promotion of research at the School of Medicine. They also must have at least five years of continuous service in a research role in the School of Medicine with a demonstrated record of excellent performance.
Hong, and the other two winners, received a certificate and $500.