Charles River Prize in Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine
The Charles River Prize is awarded to a veterinarian in recognition of his/her outstanding contributions to laboratory animal science and medicine.
Background
Since 1978, Charles River has proudly sponsored the Charles River Prize in the United States. Beginning in 2013, we expanded the reach of the Charles River Prize to include our international colleagues through AALAS.
Nominee Eligibility
Nominee should be a veterinarian who has had significant, consistent contributions to laboratory animal science and medicine. Nominee must be either a member of AALAS or an AALAS-recognized affiliate organization (AALAS Global Partner Affiliates list). Nominee may be a resident of any country. The Charles River Prize Nomination Form must be completed for each nominee.
The completed nomination packet must be received no later than April 1. Please send the nomination packet via email to [email protected].
Each nomination should be accompanied by the following supporting information:
- Name, mailing address, college, and year of graduation
- Nature of professional activity (type of salaried work)
- Organization membership (professional and scientific)
- Honors or awards
- Bibliography
- Brief biosketch on nominee’s professional background
- Statement pertaining to his/her qualifications for the award
- Three letters of support for the nomination
Criteria
- Publications and presentations in the field of laboratory animal science, medicine, welfare or ethics
- Teaching and training activities that foster the highest standards of animal care and use
- Public outreach supporting biomedical research
- Involvement in public policy enhancing biomedical research
- Involvement in development of recognized guidelines, standards and other activities enhancing the use of animals in biomedical research
- Contributions to the implementation of the 3Rs in biomedical research
- Other attributes not covered above that should be considered, including grants to enhance animal care and use programs or involvement in professional organizations (particularly leadership roles)
Award Details
Plaque and a $2,500 honorarium.
Past Winners
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2010s
2020 Dr. Ekaterina Rivera
2019 Dr. James Swearengen
2018 Dr. Kap Lee
2017 Dr. Christian Abee
2016 Dr. Timo Nevalainen
2015 Dr. Christian Newcomer
2014 Dr. Steven M. Niemi
2013 Dr. Anne-Dominique Degryse
2012 Dr. Kathryn Bayne
2011 Dr. Steven L. Leary
2010 Dr. Mel Balk -
2000s
2009 Dr. John Miller
2008 Dr. Stephen Barthold
2007 Dr. Susan Stein Cook
2006 Dr. William S. Stokes
2005 Dr. Michael Kastello
2004 Dr. Steele F. Mattingly
2003 Dr. Hilton Klein
2002 Dr. Margaret Susan Landi
2001 Dr. Robert O. Jacoby
2000 Dr. Daniel Ringler -
1990s
1999 Dr. Dale G. Martin
1998 Dr. B. Taylor Bennett
1997 Dr. Lynn C. Anderson
1996 Dr. Harry Rozmiarek
1995 Dr. Fred Quimby
1994 Dr. Albert E. "Gene" New
1993 Dr. Howard C. Hughes, Jr.
1992 Dr. Nathan R. Brewer
1991 Dr. Steven P. Pakes
1990 Dr. James G. Fox
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1980s
1989 Dr. Robert A. Whitney
1988 Dr. Franklin M. Loew
1987 Dr. C Max Lang
1986 Dr. Joseph E. Wagner
1985 Dr. Henry J. Baker
1984 Dr. Joseph R. Held
1983 Dr. Ronald D. Hunt
1982 Dr. Edward Melby, Jr.
1981 Dr. Lisbeth Kraft
1980 Dr. Bennett Cohen -
1970s
1979 Dr. Russell Lindsey
1978 Dr. Thomas B. Clarkson