Daniel C. DiMaio, M.D., Ph.D.

Daniel C. DiMaio, M.D., Ph.D., professor of genetics, was honored by the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for exemplary mentoring of graduate students. He was one of three winning faculty mentors who were chosen by the Graduate Student Assembly’s Awards and Evaluation Committee, working with the Office of Teaching Fellow Preparation and Development, from nominations made by students. DiMaio’s research focuses on the molecular biology of tumor viruses and the mechanisms by which they affect cell proliferation and induce the development of cancer. One student commented in nominating DiMaio, “He has made me a more accountable scientist, a better critical thinker and has inspired me toward a career in academic research and teaching.”