Derek Dunn Memorial Senior Scientist Officer of the Year Award

The Derek Dunn Memorial Senior Scientist Officer of the Year award was named in memory of CAPT Derek Dunn, Ph.D. for his dedicated service to the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Scientist Category. CAPT Dunn, who passed away in 2002, was the Acting Associate Director of Science for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, an adjunct professor at both the University of Cincinnati and Miami University, and a mentor to many scientists.

This award recognizes a senior-level Scientist Officer for his or her achievements in a professional field, career growth and development, leadership skills, and USPHS Commissioned Corps involvement and commitment. Active-duty Scientist Officers at the CDR rank or above are eligible. Past recipients of the Junior Scientist Officerof the Year Award remain eligible.

Award Recipients 2003-Present

Biographies of past Derek Dunn Memorial Senior Scientist Officer of the Year award recipients can be viewed by clicking on the officer’s name in the table below.