Manning’s proposed work, “Using Single-Cell Mechanical Properties to Predict Pattern Formation and Mechanical Response in Biological Tissues” will be funded over three years. Cottrell Scholar Awards (15 awarded annually in the sciences throughout the country) recognize early career faculty with exceptional potential in both research and academic leadership:

http://rescorp.org/news/2015/02/rcsa-directors-approve-48-research-awards
http://rescorp.org/cottrell-scholars