The Lifetime Achievement Award is the top prize given by the American Society of Human Genetics.The award is presented annually to recognize substantial and far-reaching scientific contributions to human genetics， carried out over a sustained period of scientific inquiry and productivity.The recipent is presented with an engraved medal and a monetary award of$25000at the Society’s Annual Meeting.It is customary to publish a manuscript of their acceptance presentation inHuman Genetics American Journal of Human Genetics。Formerlyknown as the William Allan Award。
All nominees must be current ASHG members.This award is given on ayearly basis but can be omitted in any given year at the discretion of the Board。
第一Awardees
要求的通告材料
- 500 words maximum
- the nominee’s CV
- at least one（up to three）reference letter from those who are familiar with the nominee’s contributions to human genetics（each500words maximum）。One reference must be an ASHG member。
Judging Criteria
- Ground-breaking/foundational discoveries that changed the path of genetics
- Novel ideas/approaches that had a continuous and far-reaching impact on the field
- Sustained scientific productivity over decades
- 再生回热ASHG membership
- Cultivation and mentorship of the next generation of scientists
