Awards

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Alice E. Till Advancement of Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences Recognition

The purpose of the Alice E. Till Advancement of Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences Recognition celebrates and honors an AAPS member who has contributed significantly to the mentorship, advancement, and/or support of women in the pharmaceutical sciences. Nominees will be considered based on contributions to promote the professional development, success, and recognition of women in the pharmaceutical sciences. The ideal nominee will have made an impactful contribution through one or more avenues, including his/her institution, employer, or professional organization.


Nomination Information Past Recipients   


This recognition will be presented to the recipient at AAPS PharmSci 360, October 17-20, 2021. The recipient will also receive complimentary registration to PharmSci and reimbursement for travel up to $1,000.

Nominations may be made by self, peer, or committee of peers.

If you have any questions regarding requirements for this recognition or how to apply, contact us. 

AAPS Distinguished Pharmaceutical Scientist Award

AAPS most esteemed award is a lifetime achievement recognizing an individual who has made substantial contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences that have had a lasting impact.

2021 Award Recipient

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University at California,
San Francisco


Past Recipients

AAPS Global Leader Award

Recognizing leaders working in pharmaceutical science, technology, engineering, or education whose contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences community have resulted in an outstanding positive impact on education and/or public health.

2021 Award Recipient

1985-007_102x153_Reddy_Samba_1.pngNicholas A. Peppas,
Sc.D., D.Eng., FAAPS
The University of Texas at Austin


 

Past Recipients

AAPS Distinguished Service Award

Recognizing AAPS members who have contributed significantly and consistently over a long period of time to benefit AAPS in achieving its mission. 



2021 Award Recipient

1985-007_102x153_DeSilva_Binodh_1.pngRaman Venkataramanan,
Ph.D., FAAPS
University of Pittsburg


Past Recipients

Dale E. Wurster Research Award in Pharmaceutics 2020 Recipient 


Lynne S. Taylor, Ph.D., FAAPS
Purdue University

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Lynne S. Taylor, Ph.D., FAAPS, has contributed to the fundamental understanding and implementation of these formulations. Her studies have included evaluating solid state stability, developing a new understanding of release mechanisms, translation of findings toward in vivo predictability, and an improved description of supersaturation in biorelevant fluids. These research contributions have been used both by drug development and regulatory scientists to aid in the development of robust and efficacious ASDs.

Past Recipients

Dale E. Wurster Endowment

 
Dale E. Wurster, Dean Emeritus 

Dale_E__Wurster_Photo.jpgThe Dale E. Wurster Research Award in Pharmaceutics, recognizes individuals who have made significant research contributions to the field of pharmaceutics. This research may be in the areas of physical pharmacy, preformulation, dosage form design, formulation, biopharmaceutics, and/or pharmacokinetics. Supporters hope this $10,000 award, presented every other year, will allow recipients to further their research in this field and promote progress in pharmaceutics. The award, which was created by Wurster, has attracted support from individuals and organizations who recognize Wurster’s scientific contributions as well as his role as a founder of AAPS. You can help support the award, too!


Submission Information




2021 Alice E. Till Advancement of Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences Recognition

The purpose of the Alice E. Till Advancement of Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences Recognition celebrates and honors an AAPS member who has contributed significantly to the mentorship, advancement, and/or support of women in the pharmaceutical sciences

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Saraswati R. Kenkare-Mitra, Ph.D.
Genentech, Inc



The AAPS Journal High Impact Article Award

Recognizing an article  published in the last two years in The AAPS Journal that is judged exceptional by the Editors for its impact on the pharmaceutical sciences.

Awardee/Corresponding Authors: Jinjiang Li, Ph.D., and Mary E. Krause, Ph.D.

Co-Authors: Xiaodong Chen, Ph.D., Yuan Cheng, Ph.D., Weiguo Dai, Ph.D., John J. Hill, Ph.D., Min Huang, Ph.D., Susan Jordan, Ph.D., Daniel LaCasse, B.S., Linda Narhi, Ph.D., Evgenyi Shalaev, Ph.D., Ian C. Shieh, Ph.D., Justin C. Thomas, Ph.D., Raymond Tu, Ph.D., Songyan Zheng, Ph.D., Lily Zhu Ph.D.

The AAPS Journal (Interfacial Stress in the Development of Biologics: Fundamental Understanding, Current Practice, and Future Perspective) 21, Article number: 44 (2019)


Past Recipients

AAPS PharmSciTech High Impact Article Award

Recognizing an article published in the last two years in AAPS PharmSciTech that is judged exceptional by the Editors for its impact on pharmaceutical technology. 

Awardee/Corresponding Authors: Niklas Sandler, Ph.D.

Co-Authors: Heidi Öblom, M.Sc., Jiaxiang Zhang, Ph.D. Manjeet Pimparade, Ph.D., Isabell Speer, Ph.D., Maren Preis, Ph.D., Michael Repka, Ph.D.

AAPS PharmSciTech (3D-Printed Isoniazid Tablets for the Treatment and Prevention of Tuberculosis—Personalized Dosing and Drug Release) 2019 Feb; 20(2): 52


Past Recipients

Pharmaceutical Research Meritorious Manuscript Award

Awardee/Corresponding Authors: Jeppe Sturis, Ph.D.

Co-Authors: Jonas Kildegaard, Ph.D., Stephen T. Buckley, Ph.D., Rasmus H. Nielsen, Ph.D., Gro K. Povlsen, Ph.D., Torben Seested, Ph.D., Ulla Ribel, M.Sc., Helle B. Olsen, Ph.D., Svend Ludvigsen, Ph.D., Claus B. Jeppesen, Ph.D., Hanne H. F. Refsgaard, Ph.D., Kristian M. Bendtsen, Ph.D.,  Niels R. Kristensen, Ph.D., Susanne Hostrup, Ph.D.

Pharmaceutical Research (Elucidating the Mechanism of Absorption of Fast-Acting Insulin Aspart: The Role of Niacinamide) 36, Article number: 49 (2019) 


Past Recipients

AAPS 2021 Fellows

Each year, AAPS elevates a few members to Fellow status in recognition of their professional excellence and sustained superior impact in the fields relevant to AAPS’ mission: to advance the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health.



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Nikoletta Fotaki,
Ph.D., M.Sc., M.Pharm., FAAPS
University of Bath

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Maureen D. Donovan,
Ph.D., FAAPS
University of Iowa

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Joan Z. Zuo,
Ph.D., FAAPS
School of Pharmacy,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Annette Bak,
Ph.D., M.B.A., FAAPS
AstraZeneca

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Mitch A. Phelps,
Ph.D., FAAPS
The Ohio State University

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Tycho Heimbach,
Ph.D., FAAPS
Merck & Co., Inc

AAPS Fellows List



2021 AAPS Emerging Leader Award


Recognizing scientists and pharmaceutical professionals who are early in their careers and who have made a significant the pharmaceutical sciences that promotes pubic health.

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Qi (Tony) Zhou, Ph.D., is an University Faculty Scholar Associate Professor at Purdue University. He has made outstanding contributions to the pharmaceutical formulations manufactured by novel drying technologies and the advanced characterizations to understand formulation quality. Zhou has proven himself as an emerging leader in professional communities, particularly in AAPS. He is an Editor of AAPS PharmSciTech (an official journal of AAPS) and Vice-Chair of AAPS Inhalation and Nasal Community.

 

Past Award Recipients

AAPS Pharmaceutical Global Health Award

Recognizing AAPS members for their impact on their communities, both in the United States and abroad, through humanitarian work that may or may not involve the pharmaceutical industry, but which does improve public or global health.

Past Award Recipients

Special Recognition

Best Abstract Award Recipients

 
2021 Best Abstract Recipients

2021 AAPS Best Poster Award Recipients

Tu Duong
Xiaoqi Sun
Zachary Greenberg

2021 AAPS Student Chapter Awards

Recognizing chapters that have provided exceptional service and outreach.
  • University of Mississippi AAPS Student Chapter
  • University of Toronto AAPS Student Chapter
  • Mercer University AAPS Student Chapter
More Information on Student Chapters.

Historical Awards


As AAPS and the pharmaceutical sciences have evolved, so has the AAPS Awards program. Many scientists throughout the organization's history have been recognized for inspiring and exemplary work by awards that AAPS no longer offers. View these awards and recipients here.


Historical Awards Recipients

Awards Committee

Yurong Lai, Ph.D., FAAPS

Chair

Doodipala Samba Reddy, Ph.D., R.Ph., FAAPS

Vice chair

Otilia M. Koo, Ph.D.

Past Chair

Sudip K. Das, Ph.D.

Member

Victoria Demby, Ph.D.

Member

Wei Li

Member

Xiaoling Li, Ph.D., FAAPS

Member

Steven R. Little, Ph.D.

Member

Li J. Yu, Ph.D.

Member

Shraddha Thakkar, Ph.D.

AAPS Board of Directors Liaison

Maria Nadeau

AAPS Staff Liaison

Gigi Portlock

AAPS Staff Liaison