Notice Awards 2018

Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences

(Registration No. 2826-2011-2012, registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 of Government of India)

The Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences (Regd.) has been established with the vision, keen interest and efforts of several scientists from India and abroad. The Academy continues to grow and thrive in maintaining the main objective of promoting translational research covering different human diseases and their management. The Academy serves the purpose of disseminating knowledge and promoting academic excellence in the field of Biomedical Sciences. Till date, seven Annual Conferences, as well as numerous Mini Symposia, have been organized at different places under the banner of IABS.

The Academy has instituted following prestigious awards, for promoting academic excellence:

1. Padma Shri Prof. Mahdi Hasan Award for clinical research
2. Prof. Sohail Ahmad Award for basic research
3. Smt. Kusum Sharma Award for Young Woman Scientist
4. Prof. Nurul Islam Award for Best Oral Presentation by a Young Scientist
5. Shri. Om Prakash Sharma Award for Young Scientist
6. Mrs. Farha Deeba Haq Award for Young Scientist for Cancer Research
7. Mrs. Abida Mahdi Award for Neuroscience Research.
8. Dr. K.K. Srivastava, Prof. L.M. Srivastava Young Innovator Award
9. Life Time Achievement Award
10. Dr. Shyama k Narang Oration Award
11. Dr. Jugdish sharan Mishra Award
12. Prof. Lindsay Brown Travel Award

1. Padma Shri Prof. Mahdi Hasan Award for an eminent Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in Biomedical Sciences especially in Clinical Research.

   The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Prof. Abbas Ali Mahdi, to commemorate the memory of his father late Professor Mahdi Hasan, an Eminent Medical Teacher & Scientist and Founder Patron of the Academy (Former Principal/Dean/Director, J.N. Medical College, AMU, Aligarh).

2. Prof. Sohail Ahmad Award for an eminent Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in Biomedical Sciences especially in Basic Research.
3. Smt. Kusum Sharma Award for a Young Woman Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in Biomedical Research (age: below 40 years, as on 1st January of the year of conference).

   The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Dr. Belu Sharma to commemorate the memory of her mother late Smt. Kusum Sharma, a thorough gentle and affectionate lady.

4. Prof. Nurul Islam Award for best paper presentation made at the Annual Meeting of the Academy by a young scientist (age: below 40 years, as on 1st January of the year of conference).

   The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Prof. Najmul Islam to commemorate the memory of his father late Prof. Nurul Islam (Former Dean, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh).

5. Shri. Om Prakash Sharma Award for a Young Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in Biomedical Research (age: below 45 years, as on 1st January of the year of conference).

   The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Prof. Alpana Sharma to commemorate the memory of her father late Shri Om Prakash Sharma.

6. Mrs. Farha Deeba Haq Award for a Young Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in the field of Cancer Research (age: below 45 years, as on 1st January of the year of Conference).

   The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Prof. (Dr.) Afrozul Haq to commemorate the memory of his wife late Mrs. Farha Deeba Haq.

7. Mrs. Abida Mahdi Award for a Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in the field of Neuroscience Research.

   The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Prof. Farzana Mahdi to commemorate the memory of her mother-in-law late Mrs. Abida Mahdi.

8. Dr. K.K. Srivastava – Prof. L.M. Srivastava Young Innovator Award

   The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Prof. K.K. Srivastava & Prof. L.M. Srivastava.

9. Life Time Achievement Award for an eminent Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in Biomedical Sciences.

   The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Prof. Thuppil Venkatesh (ex-Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore).

10. Dr. Shyama Narang Oration Award for an eminent Clinician/ Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in field of Motor neurone disease (MND).

    The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Dr. Shyama Narang Foundation (MND Trust). The Trust has been actively engaging with the people with MND and extending assistance to them by way of early diagnostic and supportive care.

11. Mr. Justice Pt. Jagdish Sharan Mishra Oration Award for an eminent Clinician/ Scientist who has made outstanding contributions in field of Forensic Medicine.

    The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Dr. Virendra Misra (Abu Dhabi, UAE) to commemorate the memory of his late father Pt. Jagdish Sharan Mishra.

12. Prof. Lindsay Brown Travel Award

    The Award has been instituted out of an endowment made by Prof. Lindsay Brown (Australia).

How to apply? : Candidates who wish to apply shall send nominations through Fellows/Members of the Academy/Vice Chancellors/Directors/Deans/Principals of the Academic Institutions/Universities and other eminent Scientists.

Nomination: The nominations on plain paper shall specify (a) Full name, age and address of the nominee (including email ID, Phone and Mobile number); (b) Academic and professional qualifications and positions held; (c) A brief statement (of about 200-250 words) of the outstanding contributions of the nominee, highlighting the impact of the work; and (d) A list of titles of the most significant published works (not more than 10). Moreover, consent of the nominee, a copy of complete CV and two passport size photographs shall also be sent along with the nomination, at the address given below.

(Please note that for Smt. Kusum Sharma Award, Shri Om Prakash Sharma Award & Mrs. Farha Deeba Haq Award attested copy of the birth certificate of the nominee shall also be submitted along with the nomination papers).

The last date for submission of nominations is 31st October every year.

The nominations addressed to Chairman, Award Committee shall be forwarded on the following address:

Prof. Abbas Ali Mahdi
VC Secretariat,
Era University, Sarfarazganj, Hardoi Road, Lucknow – 226003, India
Mobile.: +91-9889838100 , Email: abbasalimahdi@gmail.com / iabshqr@gmail.com

Announcement: The name(s) of recipient(s) shall be announced by the end of November.

Award Presentation: The Awards shall be presented at the Inaugural Function of Annual Meeting of the Academy. The recipient of the award shall have to present his or her work at a special session during the conference.If any recipient of the Award fails to turn up to present his/her work, without any valid reason to the satisfaction of the awards committee members, then the award shall stand withdrawn and no award will be given for that year.

KINDLY NOTE:

For Prof. Nurul Islam Award the candidates shall apply to the Organizing Secretary of the Annual Conference, along with an abstract of their presentation and one page biodata. The candidates will have to present their work in the form of a power point presentation in front of a jury and the award will be presented at the Valedictory function of the Annual Conference. The award carries a certificate and a medal.

For Dr. K.K. Srivastava – Prof. L.M. Srivastava Young Innovator Awards the candidates shall apply to the Organizing Secretary of the Annual Conference along with short one page biodata and an abstract of their presentation. They will have to present their work in the form of a poster at the Annual Conference. The posters will be judged by a special jury and award(s) will be presented at the Valedictory function of the Conference. There are three awards, namely Gold, Silver and Bronze and each award carry a certificate and a medal.

For Prof. Lindsay Brown Travel Award, the candidates shall apply to the Organizing Secretary, and selected candidate have to present their work during the conference in the form of a power point presentation. There is one award, carry a certificate and travel expense (Second AC Train fare). The present work will be judged by a special jury and award(s) will be presented at the Valedictory function of the Conference.

President
Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences