Huge congratulations to third-year postdoctoral scholar in our group, Dr. Rachael Rush, on receiving the 2025 Postdoctoral Leadership Award! This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to the University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Association (UPPDA).
Dr. Rush leads the Lanternfly working group in the Hartman lab, with a focus on RVFV entry, pathogenesis and dissemination. She is a pivotal member of our lab, providing outstanding mentorship to trainees and consistently strengthening the collaborative and supportive spirit of our group.
She served as the 2023-24 president of UPPDA and currently serves as the postdoctoral representative on the Senate Research Committee. Her deep commitment to research, mentorship, and community engagement extends well beyond the university and the lab.
Read more about Dr. Rush on the Pitt Public Health News page!