Garcia named Fulbright Scholar
Leader in biochemistry will travel to Brazil to teach and develop research collaborations
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Benjamin Garcia, PhD, the Raymond H. Wittcoff Distinguished Professor and head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the 2025-2026 academic year. The award, granted by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Program, will provide the opportunity for Garcia to work in Brazil this summer and next summer to cultivate new research collaborations and teach a course in proteomics.
Garcia specializes in quantitative mass spectrometry — a tool used to identify, quantify and analyze proteins. His work has led to key observations about the regulation of cell differentiation, tissue growth and cancer development. In addition to numerous research contributions, Garcia is known for his dedication to teaching and mentorship.
Garcia joins 800 U.S. scholars and 900 visiting scholars in the prestigious Fulbright Program. It is designed to increase understanding between the people of the United States and other countries, as well as help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
