Jun Ren Receives Distinguished Young Scientist Award from Natural Science Foundation of China

Jun Ren

Jun Ren was awarded the Distinguished Young Scientist Award from China with a research monetary award from the Natural Science Foundation of China to study diabetes and heart disease. The award is presented through a Chinese government program to outstanding overseas or international scholars 45 years of age or younger. The purpose of the award is to stimulate collaboration and cooperation between China and scientists who originate from China and covers all global disciplines. Thirty-five recipients are selected worldwide based on scientific merit, followed by an oral defense on both scientific and social issues. It is worthy of note that Jun's award is the first ever granted to a Wyoming researcher.

Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007