American Society for Reproductive Medicine Honors 2026 Awardees at Scientific Congress & Expo in Baltimore, MD
This year, ASRM is proud to honor the following awardees:
- The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an ASRM member who has made exemplary contributions to the field of reproduction during their career, demonstrating innovation, leadership and scholarly accomplishments with a lasting impact on clinical care, research and education. Congratulations to Larry I. Lipshultz, MD, on this award, which will be presented during the Opening Ceremony on Monday, October 26th.
- The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award for Practicing Physicians honors an ASRM member who has best demonstrated the ideals of compassionate and respectful care for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. Congratulations to Lowell T. Ku, MD, on this award, which will be presented during the Opening Ceremony on Monday, October 26th.
- The Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award honors an ASRM member recognized as an outstanding educator in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional or patient education in basic or clinical reproductive biology and medicine. Congratulations to LaTasha B. Craig, MD, on this award, which will be presented during the Opening Ceremony on Monday, October 26th.
- The Suheil J. Muasher, MD, Distinguished Service Award honors individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves through scientific, leadership, organizational, political or societal service to ASRM, reproductive medicine or reproductive medicine patients. Congratulations to Eric A. Widra, MD, on this award, which will be presented during the Opening Ceremony on Monday, October 26th.
- The Ira and Ester Rosenwaks New Investigator Award recognizes an ASRM member who has made outstanding and independent contributions to clinical or basic research in reproductive science early in their career (within ten years of receiving a doctoral degree or completing residency/postdoctoral/fellowship training.) Congratulations to Robin Skory, MD, PhD, on this award, which will be presented during the ASRM Research Institute on Tuesday, October 27th.
- The ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award recognizes an ASRM member who has made outstanding contributions to clinical or basic research in reproduction and demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing reproductive science and educating future scholars. Congratulations to Richard T. Scott, MD, on this award, which will be presented during the ASRM Research Institute on Tuesday, October 27th.
- The Carlos Simón Excellence in Translational Research Award honors an ASRM member who has demonstrated originality and creativity through discovery and made a substantial contribution to reproductive medicine that has resulted in changes or improvements in clinical practice.Congratulations to Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD, on this award, which will be presented during the Carlos Simon Research Symposium on Tuesday, October 27th.
For almost a century, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has been the global leader in multidisciplinary reproductive medicine research, ethical practice, and education. ASRM impacts reproductive care and science worldwide by creating funding opportunities for advancing reproduction research and discovery, by providing evidence-based education and public health information, and by advocating for reproductive health care professionals and the patients they serve. With members in more than 100 countries, the Society is headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional operations in Birmingham, AL. www.asrm.org
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