We are proud to announce that PhD student Hamed Torkzadeh received the 2nd place award for best student presentation at the International Ultraviolet Society’s Americas Conference in Orlanda, FL. Hamed presented his ongoing research on “Opportunistic pathogen deterrence in premise plumbing using UVC point-of-use devices: Minimum surface irradiation intensities for biofilm prevention”. The award was presented by Ron Hoffman, President, IUVA.