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Abstract Awards

Best Overall Basic Science Abstract Award

• Winning abstract is determined by the Basic Science Abstract Chairs.
• The Presenting Author of the selected winning abstract receives $1,000 honoraria, supported by ASLMS, and recognition.

Dr. Richard E. Fitzpatrick Clinical Research and Innovations (Best Overall Clinical) Abstract Award

• Winning abstract is determined by the Clinical Applications Abstract Chairs.
• The Presenting Author of the selected winning abstract receives $1,000 honoraria, generously funded through the Fitzpatrick Foundation, and recognition. 

Women in Energy-Based Devices Early Career Development Award

• This award is given in recognition of a high-quality abstract study by an early career author and accepted to an abstract session for the current ASLMS Annual Conference.
• Eligible abstracts must include an early career female author listed as the Presenting Author of an accepted abstract that was rated among the highest level of their peers.
  • ASLMS Early Career is defined as: Students, residents, fellows, and young professionals up to 10 years post-graduation
• Either a characteristic of the clinical/research team or an experience during the study must exemplify at least 2 or more goals of the ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee:
  • Highlight the excellence of women involved in ASLMS
  • Address the challenges women may confront in academic and other professional settings
  • Advance networking and training opportunities
  • Educate ASLMS members about gender-bias
  • Encourage young women to choose STEM careers especially those involving energy-based technologies
• The selected awardee will receive a $500 honoraria and recognition. The award will be given during the Celebration of ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Event.