Felicia Axelrod Investigator Award

Felicia Axelrod Investigator Award

Sponsor: American Autonomic Society (AAS)

Purpose: Recognizes an outstanding scientist with a track record of significant contributions to the field of autonomic science at the Assistant Professor level. Acknowledges excellence in autonomic research for an individual poised to be the next leader in the field.

Geographic Scope: International (no citizenship requirements)

About the Award:
Dr. Felicia B. Axelrod was a founding member of the AAS and former President of the Society. She was a pioneer of international collaborative rare disease research in autonomic medicine. She founded the Dysautonomia Center at New York University School of Medicine in 1969. She devoted her medical career to the care of patients with familial dysautonomia, a rare genetic disease affecting autonomic nervous system development. As an AAS member, she co-founded the pediatric specialist group dedicated to supporting clinical care and research in pediatric conditions affecting the autonomic nervous system. She was an active member until her retirement in 2015.

Focus Areas: All areas of autonomic research

Eligibility Criteria:

Contact: Amber Millen (amber@americanautonomicsociety.org)