FASEB Excellence in Science Award

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The Excellence in Science Award was established by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) in 1989 to recognize outstanding achievement by women in biological science. All women who are members of one or more of the societies of FASEB are eligible for nomination. Nominations recognize a woman whose career achievements have contributed significantly to further our understanding of a particular discipline by excellence in research. [1]

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The award includes a $10,000 unrestricted research grant, funded by Eli Lilly and Company.

Award recipients

Source: FASEB

Lifetime Achievement : Brigid Hogan
Mid-Career Investigator : Aviv Regev
Early-Career Investigator : Karen Schindler
Lifetime Achievement : M. Celeste Simon
Mid-Career Investigator : Valentina Greco
Early-Career Investigator : Cigall Kadoch [11]
Lifetime Achievement : Arlene H. Sharpe
Mid-Career Investigator : Sallie R. Permar
Early-Career Investigator : Smita Krishnaswamy
Lifetime Achievement : Elaine S. Jaffe
Mid-Career Investigator : Paola Arlotta
Early-Career Investigator : Diana Libuda

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