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
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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
- For rules and regulations for submitting abstracts to the Scientific Sessions, visit 2021 Abstract Submission Guidelines (PDF)
- Join or renew as an AHA Professional Member
- Submit your application at Council Awards System
Questions
- Awards: council.awards@heart.org
- Member Services: ahacustomerservice@lww.com
- Password/Login: sessionsadmin@heart.org
- Abstract Submission: program.participant@heart.org
