Medicinal Chemistry faculty earn VCU School of Pharmacy awards for excellence

Aug. 28, 2025

Dr. Cen earned the Award for Excellence in Research and Dr. Nagarajan earned the Customer Service Award at the 3rd Annual VCU School of Pharmacy Convocation.

Yana Cen, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, earned the VCU School of Pharmacy Award for Excellence in Research for 2024-2025.

Balaji Nagarajan, Ph.D., staff scientist in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, earned the VCU School of Pharmacy Customer Service Award for 2024-2025.

These are incredible honors and recognitions for the department. Congratulations, Dr. Cen and Dr. Nagarajan, for all of your hard work, persistence and patience!

Read about all the awardees from the 3rd Annual VCU School of Pharmacy Convocation.