The award was established in 1965 to recognize members with outstanding research contributions to the meat industry and is sponsored by Conagra Brands, Inc.

“I am extremely fortunate to have outstanding students, extraordinary mentors, talented colleagues, and gifted collaborators, who profusely contributed to my success in research,” commented Dr. Surendranath Suman, Professor of Meat Science and University Research Professor at the University of Kentucky. “Serving as a mentor to numerous young meat scientists around the world and successfully fostering them to achieve their goals is the most satisfying and rewarding accomplishment in my career.”

“The committee found the research work of Dr. Suman to be of high caliber and depth. The work is also applicable to the industry and should help produce better meat products,” said Dr. Shai Barbut, Committee Chair from the University of Guelph.

The award was established in 1965 to recognize members with outstanding research contributions to the meat industry and is sponsored by Conagra Brands, Inc.

“I am extremely fortunate to have outstanding students, extraordinary mentors, talented colleagues, and gifted collaborators, who profusely contributed to my success in research,” commented Dr. Surendranath Suman, Professor of Meat Science and University Research Professor at the University of Kentucky. “Serving as a mentor to numerous young meat scientists around the world and successfully fostering them to achieve their goals is the most satisfying and rewarding accomplishment in my career.”

“The committee found the research work of Dr. Suman to be of high caliber and depth. The work is also applicable to the industry and should help produce better meat products,” said Dr. Shai Barbut, Committee Chair from the University of Guelph.