Rebecca Wood, a PhD student in Pathology at OUHSC, has been awarded the F31 NIH predoctoral fellowship, a prestigious recognition that promises to propel her career forward. With this support, Rebecca is delving into preclinical autoimmune disease research, focusing on crucial insights that could shape future treatments.

“The F31 NIH Fellowship is enhancing my graduate education by allowing me to focus on preclinical autoimmune disease research, a key area for understanding and potentially preventing autoimmune diseases,” she shared.

Beyond funding, the fellowship provides Rebecca with specialized training in research methods, grant writing, and project management—skills essential for her goal of transitioning into an independent research role and contributing innovative solutions to autoimmune disease treatment and research.