This honor celebrates outstanding researchers and scholars from across the university.
Graduate student Kia Barclay of the Li Lab has been selected as a Graduate Student Recipient of the 2025 Provost’s Research Excellence Award, a prestigious university-wide honor recognizing outstanding research achievement. Barclay is one of only seven students across both the Danforth and Medical campuses to receive the award this year—and the sole honoree representing the School of Medicine, underscoring the exceptional impact of her scientific contributions.
As part of this distinction, Barclay was invited to the 2025 Global Research Excellence Showcase, where she received her award from Provost Mark D. West. The showcase highlights innovative, high-impact research across Washington University, bringing together faculty, postdocs, and students whose work exemplifies the university’s global research mission.