Nominations for the 2011 ASBMB Awards are now closed!


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2011 ASBMB Awards

The ASBMB-Merck Award recognizes outstanding contributions to research in biochemistry and molecular biology. Nominations must be originated by Society members, but the nominees need not be ASBMB members. The Award consists of a plaque, $5,000, transportation, and expenses of the recipient and spouse to the 2011 ASBMB Annual Meeting to present a lecture.

The William C. Rose Award recognizes outstanding contributions to biochemical and molecular biological research and a demonstrated commitment to the training of younger scientists, as epitomized by the late Dr. Rose. Nominations must be originated by Society members, but the nominees need not be ASBMB members. The Award consists of a plaque, $3,000, and transportation to the 2011  ASBMB Annual Meeting to present a lecture.

The Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award  was established by  friends and colleagues to preserve their legacies as scientists and mentors.  It is awarded to an established scientist for his or her outstanding achievement in basic research in the fields encompassed by the ASBMB. The award will be given every other year, alternating with The Earl and Thressa Stadtman Young Scholar Award.   Nominations must originate from ASBMB members, but the nominee need not be an ASBMB member.  The Award consists of a plaque, a $10,000 cash award and travel expenses for the ASBMB Annual Meeting to present a lecture.  The first Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award will be given in 2011.  

The DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences was established by family, friends and colleagues to honor the legacy of Warren L. DeLano.  The award will be given to a scientist for the most accessible and innovative development or application of computer technology to enhance research in the life sciences at the molecular level. The contribution should include two key elements - more productive use of computers to accelerate and facilitate research, and ready access of these programs for the scientific community.  Nominations must originate from ASBMB members, but the nominee need not be an ASBMB member.  The Award consists of a plaque, a $3,000 cash award and travel expenses for the recipient to attend the ASBMB annual meeting to present a lecture.

The Avanti Award in Lipids recognizes outstanding research contributions in the area of lipids. Nominations must be originated by Society members, but the nominees need not be ASBMB members. The Award consists of a plaque, $3,000, and transportation and expenses to present a lecture at the 2011 ASBMB Annual Meeting.

The Avanti Young Investigator Award in Lipid Research, established by ASBMB’s Lipid Research Division, recognizes outstanding research contributions in the area of lipids by young investigators with no more than 15 years of experience since receiving their degree (PhD and/or MD). The award consists of a plaque, $2,000 and transportation and expenses to present a lecture at the 2011 ASBMB Annual Meeting.

The ASBMB Young Investigator Award (formerly the ASBMB/Schering-Plough Research Institute Award) recognizes outstanding research contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology. The recipient must have no more than 15 years postdoctoral experience. Nominations must be originated by Society members, but nominees need not be ASBMB members. The Award consists of a plaque, $5,000, transportation, and expenses to present a lecture at the 2011 ASBMB Annual Meeting.

The Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award was established to honor an outstanding scientist who has shown a strong commitment to the encouragement of under-represented minorities to enter the scientific enterprise and/or to the effective mentorship of those within it. The award will consist of a plaque, a cash prize of $3,000, and transportation expenses to present a lecture at the annual ASBMB meeting. The recipient will be chosen by the Minority Affairs Committee.  Nominations must be originated by Society members however, the nominee need not be an ASBMB member.

The ASBMB Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education is given annually to a scientist who encourages effective teaching and learning of biochemistry and molecular biology through his/her own teaching, leadership in education, writing, educational research, mentoring or public enlightenment. Nominations must be originated by Society members, but the nominees need not be ASBMB members. The Award will consist of a cash prize of $3,000, and the winner will present a plenary symposium lecture at the 2011 ASBMB Annual meeting..

ASBMB Awards

NEW ASBMB Awards for 2011

Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award 

DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences 

Ruth Kirschstein Diversity in Science Award