ABE Student Scholar Award

The ABE Student Scholar Award recognizes an outstanding student who has submitted an exceptional abstract to the ABE meeting. Selection is based on the significance of the research topic, the appropriateness of the approach, the quality of results interpretation, innovation, and the clarity of the abstract. The award requires a letter of attestation from an ABE member, verifying the student's key involvement in the work presented that will be submitted with the abstract.

The recipient will receive full coverage of conference registration and hotel accommodations at the conference site for the days of the conference [April 27-May 1, 2025].

One Student Scholar Award will be awarded.

ABE Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

The ABE Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award honors two ABE members who have submitted exemplary abstracts to the ABE meeting. Recipients are selected based on the significance of the research topic, the appropriateness of the approach, the quality of result interpretation, innovation, and abstract clarity. For one of the awards, financial need will also be considered during the review process. Applicants must be an ABE member to be considered for this award.

The award includes full coverage of conference registration and hotel accommodations at the conference site for the days of the conference [April 27-May 1, 2025].

Two Distinguished Faculty Scholar Awards will be awarded.

Prof. James L Roberts ABE Scholar Award

The Prof. James L Roberts ABE Scholar Award honors Dr. James L. Roberts, a brilliant biochemist, neuroscientist and teacher. He inspired and trained well over 100 doctoral and post-doctoral students, clinicians, and technicians in biomedical research many of whom went onto leadership positions in academia, medical research, and biotechnology. He taught biochemistry to 1000's of graduate and medical students. This award is made possible by a generous donation to the ABE in the memory of Dr. Roberts.

The award includes a 1-year ABE membership and full coverage of conference registration and hotel accommodations at the conference site for the days of the conference [April 27-May 1, 2025].

Two faculty members who have submitted exemplary abstracts to the ABE meeting will be considered for this award:

• One award will be given to an early-career faculty member (not exceeding 5 years from appointment to a health science education track).
• One award will be given to a faculty member at a Historically Black College & University or a faculty member who identifies as underrepresented in science in medicine.