Auburn resident Elizabeth Duffy, MA has been honored as a 2025 Educator (MA/ MS Programs) by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine’s Awards Committee. Nominated by students and faculty, the annual awards recognize the school’s educators who provide excellence in teaching and mentoring. Duffy is an assistant professor of pathology & laboratory medicine and director of the Master of Science in Pathology Laboratory Sciences program. Duffy also serves as the director of the Laboratory and Biorepository Research Services Core at Boston Medical Center. A colleague who has worked closely with Duffy has witnessed her excellent teaching style, professionalism and connection with the students, and commented, “She is thoughtful, generous with her time, engaging and stimulates discussion and welcomes the students to speak up and participate. Professor Duffy always gives constructive feedback which her students clearly enjoy.”