Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award


The scientific councils’ Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the affairs of a scientific council over a continuing period, and who have made substantial professional contributions to the field represented by the council.

  • Contributions to new knowledge in the field
  • Contributions to teaching and/or clinical care in the field
  • Professional leadership in national or international organizations

The honoree must be a member of the Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine (GPM).

The GPM Distinguished Achievement Award is presented every three years during the GPM Business Meeting and Awards Reception at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions.

Suggested nominees for the Distinguished Achievement Award may be submitted to the GPM Leadership Committee by email.

Award Recipients

2019 Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, FAHA
2016 Jennifer L. Hall PhD, FAHA
2013 Jennifer Van Eyk, PhD, FAHA
2010 Donna Arnett, PhD, FAHA

Prize

The award will be presented at Scientific Sessions.

The honoree will also receive:

  • Complimentary registration to the Scientific Sessions
  • One complimentary tickets to the Council Dinner
  • Engraved plaque
  • Round-trip coach airfare to Scientific Sessions
  • Hotel reimbursement (room + tax) for one night at the conference rate
  • Ground transportation to and from the airport
  • Meal reimbursement up to $70

Questions

Scientific Sessions: November 16–18, 2024
McCormick Place Convention Center | Chicago, Illinois


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