Published May 11, 2017 This content is archived.
An abstract submission authored by Fiona Yau, a PhD candidate in the lab of Sathy Balu-Iyer, professor, pharmaceutical sciences, received the 2017 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Innovation in Biotechnology Award at the National Biotechnology Conference (NBC).
Yau's abstract was titled “Role of Active Phosphatidylserine Species on Oral Tolerance Induction toward Factor VIII in Hemophilia A Mice.” She gave a podium presentation during the NBC annual meeting, held in May in San Diego, CA.
The Innovation in Biotechnology Award recognizes and promotes the achievements of individuals that demonstrate innovation in the area of biotechnology. Abstracts are judged on the following criteria:
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists is a professional, scientific organization of approximately 10,000 members employed in academia, industry, government, and other research institutes worldwide. Founded in 1986, AAPS advances the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health.