Science Committee
Develops recommendations for policies and activities related to all issues of a scientific nature that involve the Academy and its membership. Responsible for creation of the scientific component of the Academy?s Annual Meeting, including the selection of the winners of science-related awards.
Chair: Lisa M. DeAngelis, MD, FAAN
Staff Liasion: Wendy Vokaty
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Auxiliary Awards Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award programs of the AAN Auxiliary. Bruce S. Schoenberg Award Subcommittee Promotes and manages the award.Clinical Research Subcommittee
Studies current research and develops ways to foster and support clinical research. Develops a link with members in private practice to support clinical research.
Chair: Walter A. Rocca, MD, MPH
Staff Liasion: Kevin Heinz
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Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
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Dystel Award Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
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Geriatrics Award Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
Chair:
Staff Liasion: Amy Nostdahl
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Harold Wolff-John Graham Award Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
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International Subcommittee
The International Subcommittee considers AAN services, programs, and benefits for members outside of the United States and Canada, addressing opportunities for meaningful involvement.
Chair: Massimo Pandolfo, MD
Staff Liasion: Franziska Schwarz
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Lawrence C. McHenry Award Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
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Staff Liasion: Heather Lundgren
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Lecture Awards Subcommittee
Develops and maintains guidelines for all AAN awards and oversight to all Award Subcommittees, and reports to the Science Committee. Provides an efficient mechanism for designating recipients for the Academy awards, as well as speakers for the Contemporary Clinical Issues Plenary Session and the Cotzias, H. Houston Merritt, Wartenberg, and Sidney Carter awards.Medical Student Essay Awards Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
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Staff Liasion: Suzi Sherman
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Michael S. Pessin Stroke Leadership Prize Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.Movement Disorders Research Award Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
Chair: Joseph Jankovic, MD, FAAN
Staff Liasion: Erin Jackson
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Norman Geschwind Prize in Behavioral Neurology Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
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Staff Liasion: Dana L. Borror
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Neuroscience Award Subcommittee
Promotes and manages the award.
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Potamkin Prize for Research Subcommittee
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Staff Liasion: Holli Glendenning