Award Committee

The annual Young Investigator Awards recognize outstanding contributions to atherosclerosis research. The EAS Award Committee reviews and evaluates the nominations.

Remit

  • Nomination review
    The committee reviews nominated papers submitted for the Young Investigator Award in basic and clinical science.
  • Selection process
    Based on the established criteria for each award, the committee selects recipients who best exemplify excellence, innovation, or significant contributions in their respective fields or areas of expertise.
  • Fair and impartial evaluation
    The committee ensures that the selection process is fair, transparent, and impartial, considering all relevant factors without bias or prejudice.
  • Confidentiality
    Members of the committee maintain strict confidentiality regarding the nomination and selection process.

Appointment of committee members

  • The Executive Committee appoint two chairs and four members of the committee to serve during a period of 4 years, ensuring a balanced representation with half of the members from basic science and half from clinical science.
  • The EAS aims for a balanced representation of gender, expertise, and geographical regions.

Previous committee members

TermNameCountryRole
2017-2020Petri KovanenFinlandChair
2017-2020Christoph BinderAustriaCo-chair
2017-2020Jan-Albert Kuivenhoventhe NetherlandsMember
2017-2020Geesje Dallinga Thiethe NetherlandsMember
2017-2020Andrew NewbyUKMember
2017-2020Olov WiklundSwedenMember

Contact at the EAS Office

Tania Börjesson
Governance Manager
[email protected] 

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