Form Approved Through 09/30/2011 OMB No.

0925-0002
Department of Health and Human Services (Applicant completes this block.)
Public Health Service NAME OF APPLICANT (Last, first, middle initial)
Cole Linton, Karen C.
Reference
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award PROPOSED SPONSORING INSTITUTION
Individual Fellowship North Carolina State University
Compare the applicant with other individuals of similar training and experience with whom you have been associated. Use
the following numerical scores, from 1 (best) to 5 (poorest). Mark every block; insert “X” if insufficient knowledge to rate
and “NA” if not applicable.
1 Comparable to the best individual in a current class or research laboratory (upper 5%)
2 Upper 6 to 20% 4 Middle 41 to 60%
3 Upper 21 to 40% 5 Lower 40%

Use black ink.

1 Research Ability and Potential 2 Originality

1 Written and Verbal Communications 3 Accuracy

2 Perseverance in Pursuing Goals 2 Scientific Background

2 Self-Reliance and Independence 2 Familiarity with Research Literature

x Clinical Proficiency, if relevant 2 Ability to Organize Scientific Data

2 Laboratory Skills and Techniques, if relevant

Describe your association with the applicant. Comment on the above items, including other areas as appropriate, identifying the strengths and
weaknesses that should be considered in evaluating the applicant’s potential for a research career.
I have known Karen for past 5 years. As a graduate student she rotated in my laboratory. she is very
motivated and hard working student with strong commitment to science. Unfortunately I was unable to have
her do thesis work due to funding issues in my laboratory. However, I have been in constant touch with
Karen. I was an examiner on her qualifying committee and she did a great job. she has demostrated strong
reseach abilities and is verry committed. she is no doubt self reliant and an independent researcher. she has
been always up to date with current research information. She is quite familiar with various laboratory
techniques and is a fast learner of new state of the art techniques. I rate her as one of the researchers in top
5 percentile. With no resevations, I will strongly recommend her for the grant award. I am confident that
Karen will successfully complete the proposed studies.

DATES ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICANT CAPACITY AT THAT TIME (Teacher, dissertation advisor, supervisor, or
2002-2007 other)
supervisor
RESPONDENT (Name, title, department, and institution)
Umadevi wesley, res. assistant professor. University of vermont

TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE

802-656-3421 December 8 2009
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