Brian Quartey - Best Oral Presentation Award at European Society for Biomaterials (ESB)
From Nervous Intern to Award Winner
Brian first joined the LIBRA Lab with a strong desire to learn and contribute, even though his early semesters were marked by nerves and uncertainty. What stood out, however, was his curiosity, perseverance, and steady improvement, which quickly earned him the confidence and respect of the team. Through dedication and independent initiative, he pursued an honors research project that culminated in a peer-reviewed publication—an impressive achievement at the undergraduate level. His trajectory since has been remarkable:
Brian is now among the select few NYUAD graduates awarded the prestigious NYUAD Global PhD Fellowship. As part of his doctoral work, he recently presented at the 2026 European Society for Biomaterials meeting, where his efforts were recognized with the Best Oral Presentation award. We are proud to have witnessed his growth from a tentative undergraduate into a confident, accomplished young researcher making meaningful contributions to the field.
- September 2025