INTERNATIONAL WOMAN IN TRANSFUSION AWARD

In 2004, for the first time in their collective histories, three of the major transfusion medicine organizations in the world - the AABB, the BBTS and ISBT -- were led by women professionals. To commemorate this occurrence, these 3 organizations agreed to establish this unique award to honor women for lifetime achievements in transfusion medicine and science.

Through this award, the three organizations will strive to regularly acknowledge women professionals whose cumulative record -- in original research, innovative educational methods or outstanding clinical practice -- demonstrates important and significant contributions to the body of medical and/or scientific knowledge or to the understanding and practice of transfusion medicine.
The awardee will receive full travel support to present an award lecture during the annual meeting of one of the three societies and a prize of 1000 Euro.

Eligibility

Female physician or scientist holding an advanced degree -- such as MD/DO, MBBS, FIBMS, PhD, DSc or equivalent
Mature in her career in transfusion medicine and/or science
Member of at least one of the three societies - AABB, BBTS or ISBT
Willing to travel to designated annual meeting to give lecture and receive award

Process of Nomination

Nomination consists of

A completed application form which includes a summary (not exceed 200 words) of the nominee's lifetime achievements, supported by copies of relevant publications, if applicable
A copy of a current curriculum vitae or suitable biography (updated within 3 months)

Any member of the three societies is eligible to nominate an awardee. Self nominations are welcome.
Nominations should be received before Sunday, November 29, 2009.
The successful nominee will deliver an Award lecture at the XXXIst Internatiol Congress of the ISBT in 2010.
Please ask for an application form at the ISBT Central Office (centraloffice@isbt-web.org).

Announcement of Award Winner

The name of the awardee and the name, location and dates of the society meeting during which the lecture and award will be presented will be published by all three societies.

Award winners

2005:	Marcela Contreras (United Kingdom)
2006:	Marion Reid (USA)
2007	Pearl Toy (USA)
2008	Cécile Kaplan (France)