Sandra Giconi, Grants & Contracts Manager in the Pitt Dental Medicine Office of Research was recognized at the Health Sciences Research Administration (HSRA) Fall Research Administrator Day with the “Outstanding Career Achievement Award”. This award recognizes staff members with more than 10 years of unparalleled service to the University in a research administration role. Sandy provides invaluable service to Pitt Dental Medicine to advance its research mission by managing the Office of Research and contributing to the success of the research project awards received. Sandy was praised by her nominators for her ability to navigate the challenges of deadlines and varied requirements with efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.