GSBS Distinguished Alumnus Award

The GSBS Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented annually to a graduate who has made outstanding contributions in the area of service, involvement and leadership or has achieved special recognition in his or her professional career.  This is the highest honor bestowed to an alumnus by the GSBS Associates.

2020 Recipient
Dr. Timothy L. Denning, Class of 2002

Dr. Timothy L. Denning is a 2002 graduate of the GSBS Microbiology and Immunology Program. He completed his postdoctoral training at the La Jolla institute and the Emory Vaccine Center. His biomedical research has focused on the role of intestinal immune cells in the regulation of experimental models of Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis. His high-impact research has been exceedingly productive as evidenced by over 60 peer-reviewed publications that have collectively been cited more than 5,500 times. His research has garnered continuous grant support and has earned him numerous honors, awards, and lectureships both nationally and internationally. He is currently a tenured professor and Associate Director of the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University (GSU). He is heavily contributing to the academic mission of GSU by leading a new PhD program in Translational Biomedical Sciences as well as a new Master of Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Biomedical Enterprise

 Previous Distinguished Alumni Recipients

For information on the GSBS Distinguished Alumnus Award, contact Denise Reed at 409-772-5840 or email djreed@utmb.edu