The Alice and C. C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology
Recognizes established scientists for groundbreaking research in the molecular biology and biochemistry of protozoan parasites, with recipients presenting at the ASBMB annual meeting.
Funder: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) (https://www.asbmb.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 for recipient’s research lab, plus plaque and travel to ASBMB annual meeting
Summary: Recognizes established investigators for groundbreaking research on the molecular biology of protozoan parasites.
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by ASBMB members; nominees do not need to be members.
Description
This award honors internationally recognized scientific leaders who have made seminal contributions to the field of molecular parasitology, with a focus on protozoan parasites. It highlights innovative discoveries in areas such as biochemistry, molecular biology, gene regulation, metabolism, cell biology, developmental biology, and host–pathogen interactions. The recipient will present a lecture and organize a symposium on molecular parasitology at the ASBMB annual meeting.
