April 8, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Aliasger K. Salem, Associate Vice President for Research and Bighley Chair at the University of Iowa, for receiving the 2025 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence! This prestigious honor recognizes his exceptional teaching, scholarship, and service contributions. 
Dr. Salem’s groundbreaking work in pharmaceutical sciences includes over 270 peer-reviewed publications, 11 patents, and over $80 million in grant funding. His research focuses on advancing therapies for cancer, regenerative medicine, and other critical areas, alongside his leadership in launching innovative companies like S5G Therapeutics and Petrost Therapeutics.
Read more about this award here.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No.2242763