University of California San Francisco

UCSF Department of Surgery
July 16, 2024

Congratulations to our amazing Vascular Surgery Residents, Dr. Curtis Woodford and Dr. Iris Liu, who have received AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards! 

Irise Liu Recipient news item

Iris Liu, MD – Vascular Surgery Resident, Dr. Iris Liu, has been granted a two-year $151.6K American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship Award for her project titled “Diabetes and Vascular Aging: Klotho Regulation of Medical Arterial Calcification.” This award supports her research under the guidance of Dr. Michael Conte and Dr. Matthew Kutys. 

Curtis Woodford Recipient News item

Curtis Woodford, MD - In recognition of his contributions to cardiovascular research, the American Heart Association honored Vascular Surgery Resident Dr. Curtis Woodford with the 24POST1198769 Award, granting him their esteemed AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship valued at $155,824. This honor highlights Dr. Woodford's commitment to advancing cardiovascular health.