Congratulations to the Spring 2026 NEON Teaching Fellow Award winners

Congratulations to the four Duke NEON Teaching Fellows who received awards for excellence in teaching for the Spring 2026 class, Medical Sociology, taught by Cook Center director Tyson Brown.

The award winners were selected by the course team and students enrolled in the class.

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Collaborative Excellence Award

Chinakazi Anyachonkeya

Chinakazi is a rising senior majoring in Chemistry.

Rising Star Award

Isabella Banan

Isabella is a rising senior majoring in Biology and Global Health.

Perseverance in Practice Award

Sara Fernandez

Sara is a rising senior majoring in Psychology and Statistical Science, with a certificate in Science & the Public.

Most Outstanding Teaching Fellow

David Gonzales Chavez

David is a Ph.D. student in Sociology and was a Co-Lead Teaching Fellow in the Spring 2026 Medical Sociology class.