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Dr. John Gusdon Memorial New Investigator Award

This award is given to a new investigator with trainee status (graduate student, postdoctoral scientist, or resident) who has made a significant contribution by presenting an outstanding research paper during the ASRI Annual Meeting. This award is given annually in memory of Dr. John P. Gusdon, a founding member of ASRI, and an advocate of student participation in ASRI meetings.

2019 recipient - Dr. Ramtin Ghasemi


Gusdon 2nd place 2019

Valeria Garcia-Flores

Gusdon 3rd place 2019

Sean Nguyen

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How to Apply

All trainee abstract submissions are eligible for the Gusdon Award.

Required Application Materials

  1. Submit an abstract for the annual meeting
  2. Indicate on your abstract submission form that you wish to be considered for the Gusdon Award
  3. Upload proof of your trainee status in the abstract system.

Eligibility

  • Any trainee presenting a paper at the meeting can select to have his paper considered for the Gusdon Award. Candidates will be asked to produce proof of trainee status (ie: a letter from their supervisor).
  • The top 5-6 selected candidates are required to attend and present their paper orally at the annual meeting
  • The winner will be announced during the ASRI annual meeting.

Past Award Recipients

2018 Yu-Ye Li, Shenzhen ZhongShan Urology Hospital (Basic Science)

2018 Sayaka Tsuda, University of Toyama, Japan (Clinical)

2016 Mahmood Bilal, Rosalind Franklin University (Clinical) 

2016 Jun Lei, Johns Hopkins University (Basic Science)

2015 Puja Bagri, McMaster University (Basic Science)

2015 Nayoung Sung, Rosalind Franklin University (Clinical)

2014 Ayano Funamizu, Hirosaki University (Clinical)

2013 Niamh Mangan, Monash University

2012 Diana Morales Prieto, University Hospital Jena
2011 Tania Nevers, Brown University
2010 Svetlana Dambaeva, University of Wisconsin
2009 Karen Racicot, Penn State University
2008 Kaori Koga, Yale University
2007 Tal Birnberg, Hebrew University
2006 Caren Schaecher, Southern Illinois University College of Medicine
2005 Shaun Murphy, Brown Medical School
2004 Debrashea Mukherjea, Southern Illinois University COM
2004 Subaru Higuma, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
2003 Justine Fitzgerald, Friedrich-Schiller University
2002 Ana Zenclussen, Humboldt University
2001 Shawn Straszewski, Yale University
1999 Ginger Exley, Northeastern University
1991 Christian Thaler, Center for Reproduction and Transplantation
1989 Don Torry, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

2018 BASIC SCIENCE - Yu-Ye Li, Shenzhen ZhongShan Urology Hospital


2018 CLINICAL SCIENCE - Sayaka Tsuda, University of Toyama, Japan 

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Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. ASRI provides equal opportunities to all members and applicants for awards without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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