Distinguished Researcher Award
Award Criteria
- Recognizes individuals who have made substantial research contributions to the discipline of nephrology.
- Displays innovation and excellence in research to advance the science and/or practice of nephrology.
ASN's Midcareer Awards recognize midcareer clinicians, educators, health professionals, and researchers.
Nominations open February 16, 20201. To nominate a candidate, submit one letter of nomination and the nominee's curriculum vitae (CV) to ASN Operations Coordinator Molly Harrison at operations@asn-online.org by Friday, April 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
- ASN can only accept one nomination letter per candidate; however, the letter may have multiple signatories.
- The ASN Strategic Plan establishes the goal to increase diversity - including age, experience, race, ethnicity, and gender - at all levels of the society, including ASN's awards.
ASN defines midcareer professionals as the following:
- Between 10 and 20 years from completion of nephrology training or
- Persons at the assistant or associate professor level (or equivalent rank in nonacademic institutions) or
- With at least 10 years' experience after completing nephrology training.
- A 12-month extension will be considered per childbirth during the 10 to 20-year timeframe. Women, men, and those who adopt are eligible for the extension. To be considered for an extension, please email mharrison@asn-online.org.
- Active, Corresponding, and Affiliate members are eligible for these awards.
Award Winners
- 2020 Nisha Bansal, MD, FASN
- 2020 Lesley Ann Inker, MD, MS
- 2020 Shuta Ishibe, MD
- 2019 Laurence H. Beck, Jr., MD, PhD
- 2019 David Cherney, MD, PhD
