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Charles A. Sanders, M.D., Partnership Award

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Charles A. Sanders, M.D., Partnership Award

Overview: An award recognizing persons and/or organizations that have made significant contributions to the FNIH's work in support of the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The recognition is unique and particularly meaningful because all nominations are made by FNIH staff.

Eligibility:

  • Persons (individuals)

  • Organizations

  • Focus on those contributing to FNIH's work supporting NIH mission

    • Award Details:

  • Selection: Nominations made exclusively by FNIH staff

  • Presentation: Annual FNIH Awards Ceremony (October)

    • Focus Areas: Support for FNIH initiatives including:

  • Biomedical research programs

  • Clinical trials

  • Educational and mentorship programs

  • Cancer research and immunotherapy

  • Cardiometabolic disease

  • Precision medicine

  • Public-private partnerships

    • Named After: Charles A. Sanders, M.D., former Chairman of the FNIH Board of Directors

    Recent Recipients (2022):

  • Amgen - for partnership on clinical trials, mentorships, educational programs in cancer, immunotherapy, cardiometabolic disease, precision medicine, biomarkers research, and support of 125 NIH scholars since 2015

  • Dr. Francis Collins - for contributions as NIH Director including advancing major initiatives in genomics, translational sciences, Accelerating Medicines Partnership, Cancer Moonshot, HEAL, and ACTIV programs

    • How to Apply

    Application/Nomination Process

    Nomination: All nominations made by FNIH staff (not open to public nominations)

    Award Presentation: Annual FNIH Awards Ceremony (typically October)

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