Dr. Meagher came to Penn in 1994 and since that time has devoted a considerable portion of her efforts to educating both medical students and pre- and postgraduate students in both pharmacology and research methodology. The Dunning Dripps Award recognizes her substantial efforts in establishing and successfully implementing a masters of science degree program in translational research. This program was amongst the very first in the nation and has set a paradigm for the emerging discipline of translational medicine and therapeutics. Dr. Meagher is described as possessing an all encompassing commitment to her educational programs. Notably, her students remark on her accessibility, commitment, enthusiasm, boundless energy, engaging teaching style, humor and devotion to their welfare.