ASIP Gold-Headed Cane Award

Award Description: The ASIP Gold-Headed Cane Award is the society's oldest and most prestigious award. It was first given in 1919 and has been awarded on 72 occasions (including the 2023 award) since that time. This award recognizes significant long-term (lifetime) contributions to the field of pathology. The Meritorious Awards Committee will consider the nominee’s meritorious experimental pathology research, outstanding teaching, general excellence in the discipline, demonstrated leadership in the field of pathology, and engagement in the activities of the Society. The ASIP Gold-Headed Cane Award is presented each year at the ASIP Annual Meeting.

Award Eligibility: Eligible candidates for the ASIP Gold Headed Cane Award must be an active ASIP member in continuous good standing for at least five years immediately prior to nomination. The typical nominee for the Gold-Headed Cane Award will be a senior scientist (full Professor or equivalent), and can be an active investigator or inactive (retired or partially retired). Nominees should have sustained and significant contributions to the Society (through leadership and/or participation in Society activities/programs).

Nominations for the ASIP Gold-Headed Cane Award should include:

1. The nominee's curriculum vitae (CV), including a complete bibliography of published research. The nominee’s CV should include clear descriptions of contributions to research, teaching, leadership (including institutional leadership and leadership in the wider field of pathology), and contributions to the ASIP. The nominee’s CV should be updated in subsequent years if the nomination is renewed.
2. Three letters of support, including at least two from current ASIP members. Letters of support should address each element considered for the award, including meritorious experimental pathology research, outstanding teaching, general excellence in the discipline, demonstrated leadership in the field of pathology, and engagement in the activities of the ASIP. Letters of support should be updated in subsequent years if the nomination is renewed.

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