[American Liver Foundation](https://liverfoundation.org)

July 31, 2025 (Nomination deadline)

Prestige award; no direct financial prize; recognition at national event.

Recognizes a basic researcher or physician scientist for major, sustained contributions to liver research or its clinical application.

Self-nominations are encouraged; honor is presented at a major liver research meeting.

--- ## Description The American Liver Foundation’s Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award (DSAA) is a prestigious honor awarded annually to a basic researcher or physician scientist who has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to scientific discovery and made significant contributions to basic liver research or its clinical application in the treatment of liver diseases. This recognition highlights individuals whose work has advanced the understanding, prevention, and treatment of liver diseases, and whose career reflects dedication and impact in the field of hepatology. Nominees are celebrated for their influence on liver health research, including but not limited to basic science, translational, or clinical research. Past recipients have included internationally recognized leaders in the study of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (now MASLD), viral hepatitis, liver cell biology, and related areas. --- ## Due Dates - Nomination submission deadline: **July 31, 2025** All nominations and supporting materials must be received by this date for consideration. --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorific award and does **not** include a direct monetary prize. - Awardees receive formal recognition at a national event (typically during the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) annual Liver Meeting). - The award highlights the recipient's contributions to the field and provides significant professional recognition. --- ## Eligibility - Open to basic researchers and physician scientists in the field of liver research. - Nominees must have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to scientific discovery and made major contributions to basic or clinical liver research. - Both self-nominations and nominations of colleagues are accepted and encouraged. - There are no citizenship or geographic restrictions specified. - Nominees should have a strong publication record, evidence of mentorship, and standing in the liver research community. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online nomination form on the [award program page](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/distinguished-scientific-achievement-award/). - Required materials: - Letter of support from the nominator (2 pages max) - At least one additional letter of support (2 pages max) - A third letter of support is optional - Nominee’s current CV - Letters should highlight the nominee’s research contributions, publication record, mentoring, standing in the field, and involvement with the American Liver Foundation. - The nominator is responsible for gathering and uploading the complete submission packet. --- ## Additional Information - The DSAA is the highest scientific honor awarded by the American Liver Foundation. - Past recipients include leaders in hepatology from major academic centers. - The award is presented during a high-profile event at a national liver research meeting. - The recognition provides significant professional visibility and highlights the recipient’s impact on the field. --- ## External Links - [Award Nomination Program Page](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/distinguished-scientific-achievement-award/) - [American Liver Foundation Research Awards Overview](https://liverfoundation.org/medical-professionals/research-awards-program/research-program-overview/) - [Recent Press Releases and Past Recipients](https://liverfoundation.org/resource-center/blog/category/press-releases/) - [Contact the American Liver Foundation](https://liverfoundation.org/about-alf/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------| | Helene Jordan, PhD, National Senior Director, Research Program Management | hjordan@liverfoundation.org | +1 800-465-4837 | ---

Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award

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