This award is dedicated to the memory of Joel McKeith Dalrymple, Ph.D., a brilliant and innovative scientist, scholar, and mentor, who with great humor and sensitivity was unfailingly dedicated to the support and guidance of junior scientists.  The recipients of this award have demonstrated great promise for research by the clear and concise presentation of original data. They follow in the tradition of the numerous students and trainees that Joel encouraged during his prematurely shortened life.  This award is funded by contributions from Joel's many colleagues, trainees, and friends, so that his memory will be perpetuated for the students and fellows who were so dear to his heart.