Dr. Jeffrey Stringer, the Clarke-Pearson Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and associate director for research at the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, has received the 2025 Oliver Max Gardner Award for his transformative work in maternal healthcare in low-resource settings around the world.
Established by the will of former North Carolina Gov. O. Max Gardner, the award is the UNC System’s highest faculty honor. It is presented annually to the individual “who has made the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race.” Dr. Stringer was recognized during a UNC Board of Governors meeting.