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5.7.2010

The American College of Cardiology requests nominations for the 2011 Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award. Dead-line July 31, 2010

 

The American College of Cardiology requests nominations for the 2011 Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize a young scientist who has made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and who has amassed an impressive body of scientific research in either the clinical or basic domain. Last year, this award honored David E. Lanfear, M.D., F.A.C.C., from Henry Ford Hospital.

Nominees must be no more than 5 years out of training from an accredited U.S. institution or comparable international training program. The recipient will be invited to present his or her scientific work at the 2011 Scientific Session of the College, in New Orleans, April 3-5. He or she will also be recognized at the annual Convocation of the College and receive a monetary prize of $1,000. Travel, housing, and registration expenses to attend ACC Scientific Sessions will also be provided.

Nominations are invited from the following:
  • U.S. and international cardiovascular organizations
  • U.S. and international medical schools and/or cardiology departments
To submit a nomination, the following must be received by July 31, 2010:
  • A nominating letter summarizing the curriculum vitae, highlighting those accomplishments that are relevant to the award
  • Three supporting letters
  • Nominee’s CV
  • Nominee’s list of top 10 (ten) publications
  • Description of nominee’s research interests and professional experience
The letters, CV, and other materials may be sent by email (preferable) to kbohanno@acc.org or by mail to:

Kelli C. Bohannon
Attn: ACC Award Programs
American College of Cardiology
2400 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

Members of the 2011 Selection Committee for the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award are:
Sanjay Rajagopalan, M.D., F.A.C.C., Chair
Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute

Nanette H. Bishopric, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami

George A. Beller, M.D., M.A.C.C.
University of Virginia Health System

Marschall Stevens Runge, M.D., F.A.C.C.
UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine

I strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to honor up and coming young scientists in our field.