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Nominations Open for the 2027 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine

The call for nominations has officially begun for the much-anticipated 2027 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine. This prestigious accolade is awarded to a physician-scientist who has significantly advanced the field of medical research through groundbreaking innovation and discoveries that hold promise for clinical application. Sponsored by the Harrington Discovery Institute and the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI), this prize symbolizes a commitment to recognizing and promoting pioneering work in medicine.

Honoring Innovative Achievements

With a monetary honorarium of $20,000, the Harrington Prize represents a substantial acknowledgment of the recipient's efforts to improve healthcare. The prize serves not only to honor individual accomplishments but also to shed light on the challenges that physician-scientists face in translating academic research into viable medical treatments. The Harrington Discovery Institute and ASCI are dedicated to promoting those who navigate this complicated route successfully, making a real difference in the lives of patients through innovative therapies.

A committee comprising members from both the Harrington Discovery Institute Scientific Advisory Board and the ASCI Council will evaluate nominations and select the awardee. Recipients are not just honored with a financial reward; they also gain the opportunity to deliver the esteemed Harrington Prize Lecture at the 2027 Joint Meeting of the Association of American Physicians (AAP), ASCI, and the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA). Furthermore, the awardee will present at the 2027 Harrington Discovery Institute Symposium and publish a personal essay in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

How to Submit a Nomination

To be eligible for the prize, nominees must possess an MD or MD/PhD (or a similar qualification). Nominations will be accepted until September 14, 2026, and multiple nominations from a single institution are welcome. Teams can also be nominated, yet a primary nominee is required. Detailed nomination guidelines are available at HarringtonDiscovery.org/Prize.

Previous Recipients

The Harrington Prize has honored numerous distinguished physician-scientists since its inception. Past recipients include:

• - 2026: Arul Chinnaiyan, MD, PhD, and Charles L. Sawyers, MD, for their transformative discoveries in prostate cancer, paving the way for precision therapies.
• - 2025: Owen N. Witte, MD, acknowledged for his foundational work on targeted cancer therapies.
• - 2024: Arlene H. Sharpe, MD, PhD, recognized for her groundbreaking discoveries in immune regulation.
• - 2023: Jointly awarded to Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, and Albert M. Maguire, MD, for translational research in healing genetic vision impairment.
• - 2022: James E. Crowe, Jr., MD, and Michel C. Nussenzweig, MD, PhD, for their pivotal research in immunology that significantly influenced COVID-19 treatment strategies.

The list of recipients highlights the diverse contributions to medical science that the Harrington Prize aims to celebrate.

For More Information

For inquiries regarding the nomination process or to gain further insights about the prize, visit HarringtonDiscovery.org/Prize or reach out to Bronwyn Monroe, the Program Director at the Harrington Discovery Institute, via email at [email protected].

The Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine continues to inspire progress in the medical field, advocating for advancements that hold the potential to revolutionize patient care and treatment methodologies. Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a deserving candidate who embodies innovation in medicine!