Organogenesis announces scholarship winner

Canton-based Organogenesis Inc., a commercial leader in the field of regenerative medicine, has named Pujitha Ganni as the winner of its annual college scholarship. The award honors the achievement of a graduating Canton High School senior interested in pursuing a career in medicine, life sciences research, or biomedical engineering.

L-R: Director of Human Resources at Organogenesis Houda Samaha, scholarship recipient Pujitha Ganni, and CHS Principal Derek Folan

Ganni, who graduated among the top in her class with a 4.33 GPA, is attending Carnegie Mellon University in the fall to major in biology. At Canton High School, she was an active member of the tennis team as well as both the Spanish and Science clubs. Ganni also served her community as a volunteer teacher’s assistant at Shishu Bharati, an Indian culture school, and participated as a Link Crew leader for two years, mentoring and assisting freshmen in their transition from the middle school to high school.

“Organogenesis is delighted to continue our involvement with Canton High School and to help students achieve their dreams of a career in the life sciences,” said Houda Samaha, director of human resources. “We are happy that this year’s award winner is a student so involved in her community, and we have high hopes for Pujitha’s success in the medical field.”

The Organogenesis Scholarship of $2,500 is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and on the content of an essay question: “How do you see yourself contributing to the future of the life sciences?” In her essay, Ganni discussed her familiarity with glaucoma and how, at a young age, it sparked her interest in neuroscience. She aspires to have a career as a surgeon while taking part in neurological research, specifically with Alzheimer’s disease.

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