Benedict R. Lucchesi Young Scientist Travel Award in Cardiac Pharmacology
Forecasted
Benedict R. Lucchesi Young Scientist Travel Award in Cardiac Pharmacology supports early-career scientists with travel funding to recognize their contributions to vascular pharmacology.
Funder: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2028 (Application or nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Travel support
Summary: Supports early-career scientists in vascular pharmacology through travel support and recognition of contributions to the field.
Key Information: Intended for ASPET members at the early-career stage.
Description
The Benedict R. Lucchesi Young Scientist Travel Award in Cardiac Pharmacology is a division-sponsored achievement award administered by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), through its Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology. It provides travel support while recognizing contributions by early-career ASPET members. The award overview identifies vascular pharmacology as its area of specialty.
The award honors Dr. Lucchesi’s lifelong scientific contributions to understanding the pharmacological treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease, alongside his mentoring of cardiovascular pharmacologists in translational approaches. It is distinct from ASPET’s general Annual Meeting travel awards for students and postdoctoral fellows.
