Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award
Honoring the best cardiovascular and brain health science in the world
The Award
The Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award recognizes the team of authors with the highest-ranked scientific abstract from every participating country for each AHA scientific meeting.
Paul Dudley White was one of the founders of the AHA and a champion for heart health who pioneered preventive cardiology. Since 2017, the Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award has promoted Dr. White’s vision for excellence in cardiovascular and brain health science.
The award is based on abstract scores only. You don't have to apply, and professional membership is not required.
Paul Dudley White International Scholar Awardees
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2023 EPI | Lifestyle Scientific Sessions
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2023 International Stroke Conference
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2023 Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions
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Paul Dudley White International Scholar awardee, Chun Ming Teoh, recognized for having the highest ranked abstract from Singapore at the 2019 Vascular Discovery Conference
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Attendees picking out their recognition ribbons at the 2019 Scientific Sessions
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Paul Dudley White International Scholar awardees taking a group picture at the 2020 International Stroke Conference
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Paul Dudley White International Scholar awardee, Shwetha A. George, recognized for having the highest ranked abstract from New Zeland at the 2020 EPI-Lifestyle Scientific Sessions
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Paul Dudley White International Scholar awardee, Arvind Pandey, recognized for having the highest ranked abstract from Lebanon at the 2019 Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions
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2023 Scientific Sessions
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Paul Dudley White International Scholar awardee, Mohamed A. Elhadad, recognized for having the highest ranked abstract from Germany at the 2020 EPI-Lifestyle Scientific Sessions
Why it matters
Global peers confirm the value of your contribution to cardiovascular and brain health science. This can benefit your career in several ways:
- Create a pathway to other awards
- Distinguish you in grant applications
- Enhance your CV
- Increase your visibility
- Recipients are recognized during the opening remarks of each meeting.
- The presenting author receives an award certificate.
- Each author on the winning team may display a Paul Dudley White International Scholar ribbon below their conference badge.
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