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Dr. Sandra Hewett

The winner of the 2002 Jordi Folch-Pi Memorial Award is Dr. Sandra J. Hewett. Dr. Hewett's scientific efforts have focused on determining the contribution of the inflammatory enzymes inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase to the evolution of brain damage following cerebral ischemia, or stroke. As related by one of her referees, her studies have provided "fascinating glimpses of a potentially important new therapeutic target, and she is ideally positioned to have a major impact in this rapidly emerging area of research." Dr. Hewett received her B.S. in Biology from Providence College. She went on to obtain a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology working with Dr. William D. Atchison at Michigan State University. Sandra's postdoctoral training was with Dr. Dennis W. Choi at Washington University. She was then recruited to a faculty position at the University of Connecticut Health Center, where she was recently promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience. As a faculty member Sandra now spends one-third of her time teaching, two-thirds doing research, and all of her time as a "high octane scientist".

Regina Armstrong, Chair Jordi Folch-Pi Memorial Award Committee

More information on Dr. Hewett can be found at http://grad.uchc.edu/phdfaculty/hewett.html

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