This news item is about: John M. Olin Professor of Virology Dr. Colin Parrish was chosen by a committee of peers to be the recipient of the 2018 AAVMC Excellence in Research Award. The Excellence in Research Award was established by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) in 2010 to recognize an individual who, over the course of his or her career, has demonstrated excellence in original research, leadership in the scientific community, and mentoring of trainees and colleagues in any discipline of veterinary medicine.