The Stanley J. Dudrick Research Scholar Award

A message from Dr. Mundi
"I am extremely honored and humbled to be selected as the recipient of the Stanley J. Dudrick Research Scholar Award. Early on in his career, Dr. Dudrick recognized the devastating impact of malnutrition after three of his patients passed away from the condition despite successful operations. His efforts to identify a safe and effective remedy led to the development of total parenteral nutrition, which has been credited for saving millions of lives worldwide. Yet even today, despite the availability of effective therapies, malnutrition remains underdiagnosed and continues to contribute to significant patient morbidity and mortality. Following in Dr. Dudrick's footsteps, I have remained motivated by the devastating impact of malnutrition that I witness in my daily practice. With my research program, I aspire to improve upon existing treatment paradigms in order to decrease complications, improve the quality of life of patients who need nutrition support, and to increase awareness of this debilitating condition. I am grateful to both the Dudrick family and the selection committee for this prestigious and inspirational award."