Distinguished Investigator Award

The Distinguished Investigator Award is given annually and is intended to recognize superior scientific expertise and accomplishments by a senior investigator, usually involving a distinct area of research in basic or clinical pharmacology for which the individual is internationally known. The candidate need not be a Member or Fellow of the College. (Prior award winners)

2011 Recipient: Leslie Z. Benet, PhD

Dr. Benet is receiving this award for his significant contributions to and extensive involvement in the field of clinical pharmacology in drug metabolism and transport and the pharmacological basis of therapeutics.

Honorary Fellowship Award

The Honorary Fellowship Award is given annually to a Member or non-member of the College and is meant to recognize primary activities within the immediate domain of clinical pharmacology. The award recognizes overall contributions to the field, rather than for any particular scientific work, by a senior investigator or authority having a national or international reputation in the scientific, public service, legislative, governmental or other area of endeavor impacting on the field. (Prior award winners)

2011 Recipient: Mark J. Ratain, MD

Dr. Ratain is receiving this award for his international reputation and impact in the scientific, clinical and translational areas of clinical pharmacology.

Nathaniel T. Kwit Memorial Distinguished Service Award

The Nathaniel T. Kwit Memorial Distinguished Service Award is given in memory of the late Nathaniel T. Kwit, MD, FCP, a founding Fellow of the College, who served as a Regent for 5 years and as Treasurer for 20 years. The primary intent of this award is to recognize accomplishments of a general nature which benefit the field of clinical pharmacology. These may be in the area of teaching, administration, service with ACCP, long-term and wide ranging scientific studies having practical importance, and other service-related functions. It is differentiated from the Distinguished Investigator Award in that it is not intended to recognize any distinct area of scientific investigation, but rather an overall contribution to the field. The candidate need not be an ACCP Member or Fellow. (Prior award winners)

2011 Recipient: Gilbert J. Burckart, PharmD

Dr. Burckart is receiving this award for his contributions to the field as well as his service to the College.

McKeen Cattell Award

The McKeen Cattell Memorial Award is made in memory of the late McKeen Cattell, MD, PhD, FCP, the first editor of The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and co-founder of the College. This award is made annually, recognizing an outstanding research paper published in the JCP during the preceding year. The award is typically presented to the first author of the paper. (Prior award winners)

2011 Recipient: Jessie Gu, PhD

Journal Article: "Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of LCZ696, a novel dual-acting angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor (ARNi)" Authors: Jessie Gu , Adele Noe , Priya Chandra , Suliman Al-Fayoumi , Monica Ligueros , Ramesh Sarangapani , Suzanne Maahs , Gary Ksander , Dean Rigel , Arco Jeng and William P. Dole. J Clin Pharmacol. 2010; 50:401-414

Bristol-Myers Squibb Mentorship Award

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Mentorship Award is given on a biannual basis.The awardee should demonstrate exemplary promotion of clinical pharmacology, with emphasis on training/guidance of junior scientists and/or colleagues. (Prior award winners)

2011 Recipient: Michael J. Fossler, Jr., PharmD, PhD, FCP

Dr. Fossler’s sustained excellence in clinical pharmacology mentorship in academic and industrial settings makes him highly deserving of this award.

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