SFRBM is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes the work to the field of free radical biology and medicine over a scientist's career. The award includes a featured lecture at SFRBM’s 19th Annual Meeting in San Diego as well as a $2,500 cash award. Nominations for these awards will be taken through May 5, 2012.

SFRBM Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an aggregate body of work important to the field of free radical biology and medicine over a scientist's career. Award winners will be determined by August 1, 2012 upon a vote of the SFRBM Awards Committee. The winner will present a featured plenary lecture at the SFRBM 2012 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, USA, in addition to a $2,500 cash award, paid travel expenses, a bronze medal with stand, and a one page bio and picture prominently displayed in the SFRBM 2011 Abstract/Program book. This information will also also be placed on the SFRBM website with a link to the recipient's home webpage. The winner will also be invited to publish a review article for Free Radical Biology and Medicine, SFRBM’s journal, celebrating their scientific contributions and the presentation of this award.

Nominations Process

Each submitted nomination should include the following:

  • A signed nomination letter by an SFRBM member describing the candidate and why they are an appropriate candidate for the award (self-nominations are not permitted). Please note that nominees do not have to be current SFRBM members.
  • Updated CV of candidate.
  • A statement that the candidate, if selected, will be present at the SFRBM 2012 Annual Meeting in San Diego (November 14-18, 2012).

Completed submissions should be received by SFRBM no later than Friday, May 5, 2012. Emailed submissions are required and can be sent to info@sfrbm.org.