PEMBROKE, N.C., July 29 -- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke issued the following news release:

Dr. Ben Bahr, the

William C. Friday Distinguished Professor

at UNC Pembroke, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizing his innovations and success in Alzheimer's disease research that has the potential to improve lives.

Established in 2025, the Wyatt Award recognizes Sigma Xi members whose research demonstrates exceptional potential for commercialization by helping bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application.

The award recognizes Bahr's years of research aimed at developing an affordable and ea...