Jude Masannat, a Graduate Assistant and Ph.D. student in Dr. Yehia Daaka’s Lab, is a recipient of the 2016 Alec Courtelis Award. This Alec Courtelis Award is given annually to three outstanding international graduate students at UF. Jude serves as president of the UF Organization for Graduate Student Advancement and Professional Development, as well as on the International Graduate Student Advisory Board. Jude also serves the Gainesville community through supporting Tyler’s Hope for Dystonia as well as other community outreach services.