OT professor receives Kudolo Research Award at School of Health Professions Research Retreat
Assistant Professor Mei-Ling Lin, PhD, OTR, received the 2025 Kudolo Research Award during the School of Health Professions Research Retreat on Dec. 15.
Lin, who joined the Department of Occupational Therapy in 2021, specializes in research on social emotional health in the pediatric population and evidence-based prevention, promotion and intervention programs relevant to school and family mental health.
"I am honored to receive the Kudolo Research Award as a junior faculty member,” Lin said. “I am passionate about conducting and disseminating research that supports children, families, and the occupational therapy profession, while mentoring students across levels to engage in transformative research."
The Kudolo Award is named in honor of Professor Emeritus George Kudolo, PhD, CPC, FAIC, FADLM, a leader in nutrition, metabolism and cardiovascular disease research who retired in September 2025 from the School of Health Professions.
The School of Health Professions Research Retreat featured presentations from researchers in the School of Health Professions and the College for Health, Community and Policy at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The theme was “Synergy Unleashed: Merged. Charged. Ready to redefine possible.” Presentation topics included:
Rising Star – When Brain Lipids Go Wrong: Microglia and Alzheimer’s Disease
From Battlefield to Recovery: A UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Partnership to Restore Hearing in Noise and Space after MTBI
Lessons related to the long-term health of contact sport athletes: What I have learned, what I am learning and what I would love to learn in the future
The Disability Research Interest Group (RIG): emerging technologies and transdisciplinary approaches to support people with disabilities
AI Grant Writing
“We had a successful research retreat. We have connected, collaborated, shared bold ideas and celebrated the outstanding work happening across our merged institutions, now UT San Antonio,” said Associate Professor Gustavo Almeida, PT, PhD, chair of the School of Health Professions Research Development Committee. “From the thoughtful discussions during outstanding presentations, it’s clear that our community is truly merged, charged and ready to redefine what’s possible in health professions research.”