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Celebrating Innovation
in Tissue Regeneration and
Limb Preservation

Discover the groundbreaking research from this year’s finalists
for the 2024 Peter Sheehan Young Innovator Award

Meet Our Finalists

Welcome to the Peter Sheehan Young Innovator Award

The Peter Sheehan Young Innovator Award in Tissue Regeneration and Limb Preservation, organized by OneGuild, aims to celebrate and support innovative research conducted by emerging scientists in the field. This award honors the legacy of
Dr. Peter Sheehan, who envisioned revolutionizing care for patients suffering from diabetes-related complications through groundbreaking scientific advancements.

Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

Our mission is to foster innovation in regenerative medicine by recognizing young researchers whose work can lead to significant advancements in tissue regeneration and limb preservation. This award not only highlights exceptional talent but also underscores the importance of collaboration and research in addressing critical healthcare challenges faced by patients worldwide.

Meet the 2024 Finalists

We are proud to introduce the talented finalists of the 2024 Peter Sheehan Young Innovator Award. These researchers will present their innovative work to the Award Review Committee this November.
Each finalist is featured here, celebrating their contributions to the field. Learn more about them.

Veronica Uribe Echevarria Zubizarreta, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow
NYU Langone Health

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Ramesh Nimma, PhD

Associate Research Scientist
NYU Langone Grossman School of Medicine, New York

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Shailesh Agarwal, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Harvard Medical School

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Rachel M. Kratofil, PhD

Helen Hay Whitney Fellow
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York

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Yen-Zhen Lu, PhD

Research Fellow
Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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What’s Ahead

As we move toward the final phase of the competition, each finalist will present their innovative research in tissue regeneration and limb preservation. This final presentation will be a unique opportunity for them to showcase their innovative work to an esteemed panel of experts.

Supported by the Integra Foundation

The Peter Sheehan Young Innovator Award in Tissue Regeneration and Limb Preservation is made possible by a generous grant from the Integra Foundation. Their commitment to advancing scientific research in healthcare aligns with our mission to promote innovative solutions for tissue regeneration and limb preservation.

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