Current Winner
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2019 Winner
Barbara Treutlein, PhD
The 2019 ISSCR Dr. Susan Lim Award for Outstanding Young Investigator will be presented to Barbara Treutlein, PhD, ETH Zurich, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, Switzerland at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Dr. Treutlein has done transformational work in single-cell transcriptomics, a technology used to study gene expression in single cells within organisms. Treutlein was one of the first to reconstruct the development of a complex mammalian tissue, and to provide a molecular description of individual cell regeneration in the axolotl limb. Dr. Treutlein will speak in Plenary VI on Saturday, 29 June, at 10:50.
Criteria
- Nominees must be independent investigators conducting original research in basic science or clinical development and translation in the field of stem cell research.
- Nominees must be seven or fewer years out from their first full-time assistant professorship or equivalent position in an academic, industrial or clinical research setting.**
- Nominations that reflect the full diversity of the membership of ISSCR are strongly encouraged.
- Nominees must be an ISSCR member in good standing.
- Nominees must be nominated by two (or more) ISSCR members in good standing.
- Nominees must be available to attend the ISSCR Annual Meeting if they are selected as the award recipient.
**Assessment of 'equivalent position' is at the discretion of the award selection committee. Comparable titles in the international academic community might include but are not limited to Lecturer, Senior Scientist or Team Leader. Position titles in other research settings such as industry are recognized to be diverse.
Award
- $15,000 USD personal award plus a complimentary registration to the ISSCR Annual Meeting where they will be honored.
- The award recipient will be honored at the ISSCR Annual Meeting and give a featured presentation during a plenary session at the ISSCR Annual Meeting.
Nomination Process
Nominations must be sponsored by two or more people. Nomination letters may be submitted individually or as a single, co-signed letter. Nomination letter(s) (up to two pages) should provide the following:
- a statement of up to 100 words highlighting the most important accomplishment(s) of the nominee
- an overview of the nominee’s contributions to the field of stem cell research
- a statement of the nominee’s status as an independent investigator
A copy of the nominee’s CV and listing of up to five of their most relevant publications must also accompany the nomination letter. Include an electronic version of these publications where possible.
Past Winners
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2018 Winner
Shuibing Chen, PhD
The ISSCR Dr. Susan Lim Award for Outstanding Young Investigator was presented to Shuibing Chen, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery and Department of Biochemistry, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, U.S. in recognition of her innovative chemical approaches in pluripotent stem cell research, with major contributions in drug screening techniques, and in human disease modeling, genetic testing, and organoid development. -
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2017 Winner
Jayaraj Rajagopal, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Supported by the Dr. Susan Lim Endowment for Education and Research, Ltd. -
2016 Winner
Fernando Camargo, PhD
Boston Children's Hospital, USA
Supported by the Dr. Susan Lim Endowment for Education and Research, Ltd. -
2015 Winner
Paul Tesar, PhD
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, USA
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2014 Winner
Valentina Greco, PhD
Yale University, USA
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2013 Winner
Marius Wernig, MD, PhD
Stanford University, USA
Supported by the University of Pittsburgh-McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine -
2012 Winner
Cédric Blanpain, MD, PhD
Université Libre De Bruxelles, Belgium
Supported by the University of Pittsburgh-McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine -
2011 Winner
Robert Blelloch, MD, PhD
University of California, San Francisco, USA
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2010 Winner
Joanna Wysocka, PhD
Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
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2009 Winner
Konrad Hochedlinger, PhD
Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
Supported by the University of Pittsburgh-McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine