Mahdi Tavakoli, a doctoral student jointly supervised by Drs. Patel and Moallem from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was presented with the Sister Mary Doyle Leadership Award at the Lawson Health Research Institute (LHRI) Research Days Award Banquet. 

This award recognizes a trainee exhibiting a number of qualities, including: exemplary leadership skills, passion for their work and volunteerism to benefit LHRI.  Mahdi was also recognized for providing guidance and mentorship to others at the Institute.

Michelle Campbell, President of the
St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation
presented Tavakoli with the
Sister Mary Doyle Leadership Award.