Karen Sigvardt, Ph.D. Neuroscience Award

As the first female chair of the neuroscience doctoral program, Professor Karen Sigvardt was a pioneering scientist, generous mentor, and inspiring role model to countless trainees, especially young women in science. At a time when few women were represented in the field, she fostered a welcoming and supportive environment where trainees thrived and went on to become leaders in their own right. In honor and memory of her beloved partner, Audrey Webb established the Karen Sigvardt, Ph.D. Neuroscience Award to support graduate students in the Center for Neuroscience who exemplify UC Davis’s Principles of Community and are actively engaged in efforts to create a vibrant, inclusive academic community where all individuals can thrive.

Gifts to the Award will help provide travel grants to one or more graduate students, enabling them to participate in meaningful academic and professional development opportunities. These may include, but are not limited to, conferences, workshops, specialized courses, and other ventures that enhance their skills, expand their knowledge and strengthen their professional networks.