Beacon of Courage and Dedication Award:
The Beacon Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary courage and dedication for increasing awareness
about neurological diseases, and for patients and their families who have exceeded expectations in fighting a neurological disorder
with unprecedented courage. The Beacon Award identifies remarkable individuals who set the highest standards for increasing
awareness of, and fighting, neurological diseases.
about neurological diseases, and for patients and their families who have exceeded expectations in fighting a neurological disorder
with unprecedented courage. The Beacon Award identifies remarkable individuals who set the highest standards for increasing
awareness of, and fighting, neurological diseases.
Past Award Recipients:
2010 The Honorable Tammy Duckworth
2009 SGM Colin R. Rich
2009 ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff
2008 Two time Oscar Winner Dustin Hoffman
2007 Dr. Behnam Badie
2010 The Honorable Tammy Duckworth
2009 SGM Colin R. Rich
2009 ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff
2008 Two time Oscar Winner Dustin Hoffman
2007 Dr. Behnam Badie
Pioneer in Medicine:
The Pioneer in Medicine Award is presented to individuals who have significantly contributed to the scientific advancement in the
fields of medicine and image guided therapy through a multidisciplinary approach. Their groundbreaking contribution has made
development of state-of-the-art technology and scientific discovery a reality.
fields of medicine and image guided therapy through a multidisciplinary approach. Their groundbreaking contribution has made
development of state-of-the-art technology and scientific discovery a reality.
Past Award Recipients:
2010 Drs. Andrew Schwartz, Jonathan Wolpaw and John Donoghue
2009 Drs. Peter Mclaren Black and Dr. Keith Black
2008 Dr. Ron Kikinis
2007 Drs. Richard Frakowiack
2007 Drs. Arthur W. Toga and John Mazziotta
2006 Drs. Alim Louis Benabid and Warren Grundfest
2005 Drs. Ferenc Jolesz and Ken Curley
2010 Drs. Andrew Schwartz, Jonathan Wolpaw and John Donoghue
2009 Drs. Peter Mclaren Black and Dr. Keith Black
2008 Dr. Ron Kikinis
2007 Drs. Richard Frakowiack
2007 Drs. Arthur W. Toga and John Mazziotta
2006 Drs. Alim Louis Benabid and Warren Grundfest
2005 Drs. Ferenc Jolesz and Ken Curley
2004 Dr. Peter Gruen
Pioneer in Healthcare Policy:
The Pioneer in Healthcare Policy Award is presented to lawmakers who have demonstrated visionary and cross-disciplinary
approaches to introducing laws that have contributed to the advancement of science, technology, education, and medicine. They
have paved the way to better integration of such advancements in other fields, like medicine and neuroscience. These lawmakers
champion better healthcare for all.
approaches to introducing laws that have contributed to the advancement of science, technology, education, and medicine. They
have paved the way to better integration of such advancements in other fields, like medicine and neuroscience. These lawmakers
champion better healthcare for all.
Past Award Recipients:
2010 Senator Harry Reid
2009 Senator John Kerry
2008 Governor Schwarzenegger
2007 Speaker Nancy Pelosi
2007 Senator Edward Kennedy
Pioneer in Technology:
The Pioneer in Technology Award is presented to the trail blazing companies and their CEOs/presidents who have facilitated the
development of pioneering technologies through interdisciplinary approaches that have impacted diagnostics, treatment, and
healthcare delivery in unprecedented ways.
development of pioneering technologies through interdisciplinary approaches that have impacted diagnostics, treatment, and
healthcare delivery in unprecedented ways.
Past Award Recipients:
2009 William A. Hawkins Medtronic
2008 Mark L. Vachon,GE Healthcare
2007 Steve Rusckowski and Philips Healthcare
2006 Brainlab
Golden Axon:
A new award category for 2009, the IBMISPS Golden Axon Award is presented to individuals outside of the medical community
who inspire with good will and an enthusiastic interest in science, technology and medicine. Named for the neuron cell fiber
that carries outgoing messages to other target cells, the founding principle of the Axon Award is to recognize a highly regarded
individual in the public sector who helps raise awareness and funding of IBMISPS and its mission in the community via fundraising
event(s) and activities.
who inspire with good will and an enthusiastic interest in science, technology and medicine. Named for the neuron cell fiber
that carries outgoing messages to other target cells, the founding principle of the Axon Award is to recognize a highly regarded
individual in the public sector who helps raise awareness and funding of IBMISPS and its mission in the community via fundraising
event(s) and activities.
2010 Ross Joel (CEO/Co-founder) and Peter Gailey (President/Co-founder) from ORLive
Young Investigator Award:
Past Award Recipients:
2009 Vicky Yamamoto-Stem cell Research- USC Broad Stem Cell Center
2009 Vicky Yamamoto-Stem cell Research- USC Broad Stem Cell Center
Student Research Award:
Past Award Recipients:
2010 Joseph Yetto (USUHS)
2009 Josh Neman (UCLA student Chapter), Amir Goodarzi (UCLA student chapter)