- 1994
Dean’s Award for Exceptional Accomplishments in Medical School
- 1999
International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) Travel Grant
- 1999
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Travel Grant
- 2001
U.S. Permanent Residency Petition approved in the category of the Outstanding Researcher
1991 - 1994
Fellowship from Ministry of Science and Education
1995 - 1997
Fellowship from Ministry of Science and Education
1996 - 1999
Panich Fund Fellowship in Pharmacology
1997 - 1999
Graduate College and Graduate Student Council Travel Awards
1997 - 2000
Graduate Student Symposium Award, Chicago Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience
1998 - 2000
Student Medical Research Forum Recognition
2007 - 2008
Farley Fund Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology
- 2009
International Narcotic Research Conference (INRC) Travel Award
- 2010
Advanced Techniques in Molecular Neuroscience Attendee
2008 - 2011
Patient’s Choice Award
2010 - 2011
Compassionate Doctor Recognition
- 2012
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Best of Category Abstract
- 2012
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) 2012 Best of Meeting Finalists
- 2012
Top Ten Doctors - Anesthesiology
- 2012
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Leadership Seminar Attendee
2013 - 2015
The Anesthesia Research Distinguished Trailblazer Award: Basic Science
- 2013
Journal Cover; Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy
- 2013
Recipient of NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08) with highest score: 10
- 2015
NIDA-NIAAA Early Career Investigator Award
2018
Science Media Art Exhibition (Mentored)
2018
Science Media Art used for ‘YOU INSPIRE US to RESEARCH NEW WAYS’ Campaign
2019
Top-Tier Meeting Abstract (Mentored) RE: PMID 31563705
2020
Top-Tier Meeting Abstract (Mentored) RE: PMID 32286423
2021
Science Recognition: Top Abstract (Mentored) RE: PMID 36923651
2021
James C. Bradford Memorial Student Poster Award (Mentored) RE: PMID 35356503
2021
Top-Tier Meeting Abstract (Mentored) RE: PMID 36902591
2023
Travel Award (Mentored)