Professor Deborah Taira conducts in-depth research on health disparities that impact Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and wants to improve access to clinical trials.
The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching is awarded to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values that benefit students.
The Frances Davis award for a faculty member and a graduate assistant recognizes dedication and demonstrated excellence as teachers of undergraduate students.