Sabrina Spencer, assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Colorado, has been awarded the Anne Heidenthal Prize for Fluorescence Research by Chroma Technology, a leading global manufacturer of optical filters based in Bellows Falls.

This prize is awarded every year to a young scientist who presents extraordinary research in the field of fluorescence imaging. Spencer was selected for her work in CDK2 inhibition and rapid cell adaptation when CDK2 is inhibited, furthering our understanding of cancer therapeutics.

The Rutland Area Medical Community, a volunteer committee comprising physicians, retired physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, has awarded $3,000 scholarships to six area students and medical community employees who are pursuing or advancing their career in health care.