Movement Disorders Research Award

2012 Movement Disorders Research Award recipient Caroline Tanner, MD, PhD poses with Subcommittee Chair Joseph Jankovic, MD, FAAN and Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Executive Director Robin Elliott

Sponsored by the AAN, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, and the AAN Movement Disorders Section and endowed by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

This award recognizes an individual for outstanding work in the field of Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders for either a single outstanding contribution or for lifetime achievement.

Presentation

Recipient is expected to present a 20-minute lecture during a movement disorders scientific session at the 65th AAN Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

  • Certificate of recognition and $1,500 prize
  • Complimentary registration for 65th Annual Meeting
  • Recognition at 2013 Awards Luncheon at 65th Annual Meeting

Eligibility

Must be actively engaged in movement disorders research

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

  1. Completed application form Note: Under general description, describe: How applicant’s scientific contributions have created a better understanding of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders .
  2. Current curriculum vitae
  3. Letter from colleague summarizing applicant's body of work including:
    • Relevant background material
    • Research accomplishments placed in context
    • Assessment of the direct or indirect impact of contributions to the understanding of movement disorders

Deadline

The 2013 scientific award deadline has passed. Award notifications will be sent to all applicants in early January.

For more information, please contact Erin Jackson at ejackson@aan.com or (612) 928-6112.

Award Sell Sheet