Rachel Poad (IDM '21) was awarded a 2020 Bob Yee Public Health Scholarship. A native of Centreville, MD, Rachel is pursuing an MS in infectious diseases and microbiology. She studied biology at Wake Forest University and is interested in kitting, watching sports, and hanging out with friends.
Named in honor of Professor Emeritus Robert B. Yee, and funded by generous contributions from alumni and friends of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, this scholarship is awarded to three incoming IDM master's students each year based on academic merit. Donations to the Bob Yee Fund can be made by mail or via publichealth.pitt.edu/yee.
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5/13/2021