The University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research and the Office of Undergraduate Research recognized nine exceptional undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers at a celebration at the Englert Theatre on Tuesday, March 4.  

Hui Wang, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health in the College of Public Health, was recognized with the 2025 Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award. This award honors postdoctoral scholars and fellows whose research and scholarly activity is recognized as highly original work that makes a significant contribution to the field.

Wang researches the neurotoxic and systemic effects of now-banned industrial chemicals known as PCBs and their metabolites, focusing on inhalation as an important but understudied route of PCB exposure. 

“Dr. Wang has consistently demonstrated exceptional scientific integrity, leadership, and productivity,” said his mentor, Hans-Joachim Lehmler, professor of occupational and environmental health in the College of Public Health. “His innovative and impactful research on the toxicity of PCBs addresses a current and significant public health challenge.”