This award is given to a PI-TB member (primary or secondary) with research contribution(s) in the area(s) of basic science, translational research, and/or "bedside to community" (i.e. implementation) research. Individuals engaged in such research are eligible for consideration if they are a person in-training, Instructor, Assistant Professor, or equivalent of these academic ranks, and are within 10 years of having completed post-doctoral or clinical training, excluding time off for personal circumstances. Up to two awardees will be chosen for this program. They will showcase their research by each giving a 15-minute talk in one of two sessions featuring “Rising Stars.” Winners of the Rising Stars of Research Program from AII, PI-TB, RCMB, and RSF Assemblies will present their work at the Science and Innovation Center during the ATS International Conference. Certificates will also be awarded during that session.
Criteria
- In-Training, Instructor, Assistant Professor, or equivalent
- Within 10 years of having completed postdoctoral or clinical training, excluding time off for personal circumstances
- PI-TB Assembly Member (primary or secondary)
- Contribution(s) in basic, translational science, and/or “bedside to community” (implementation) research
- Has presented an abstract at ATS within 5 years that demonstrates the nominee’s research interests
- Junior-level nominees may also be considered for a Rising Star Award, based on research.
- Nomination letter by sponsor(s) (2-page limit)
- Updated CV or biosketch of candidate
Past Recipients of the Assembly on Pulmonary Infections & Tuberculosis Rising Star Award for Basic Scientific and/or Translational Research:
2019 - Jennifer R. Honda, PhD & Robert P. Dickson, MD
