Mission The purpose of the Karl-Erik L. Eriksson Memorial Endowment is to provide support for research in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology within Franklin College. Support shall include, but not be limited to research, supplies and any other expenses related to the study of enzymes in the pulp and paper industry or the processing of biomass, as determined by the Head of the Department. For information, contact the Head of the Department (westcm@uga.edu). Additionally, this endowment also funds the Eriksson Lecture series for selected graduate students. For information, contact Zac Wood (zaw@uga.edu). Awards Applications for an annual award will be considered upon submission. Requests should be discussed with the Department Head. Recipient for 2016 Bill Lanzilotta, Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology