James Mitchell Award for Excellence in Collaborative Science
The Department of Health Sciences and Technology awarded the first James Mitchell Ward for Excellence in Collaborative Science to Dr. Gabriele Fontana, Laboratory of Toxicology, at a ceremony on June 8, 2021.

Gabriele Fontana
The annual prize is given in remembrance of the late Professor James R. Mitchell (1971 - 2020), a pioneer in the healthy aging field, who conducted research at both Harvard University and ETH Zurich. In addition to his outstanding contributions to science, Jay was a beloved mentor and champion for early career scientists.