The 2023 Innovations in Regulatory Science Awards recognized Dr. Francis Collins; FDA's GenomeTrakr; and Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) and former Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) for their exceptional contributions to regulatory science and public health. Their accomplishments were celebrated by over 250 of the field's leaders on December 5 at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, DC. 2023 Award Winners

The Innovations in Regulatory Science Awards acknowledge the individuals, teams, and projects that improve scientific knowledge, advance the scientific process, and expand the application of science to improve public health.

The 2023 event featured remarks from FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, as well as a tribute to the Foundation's retiring board members.

 

 

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Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at FDA, provided opening remarks.

 

 

Innovation Award: FDA's GenomeTrakr

Steve Musser, PhD, Deputy Center Director for Scientific Operations, FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, accepted the award.

 

 

Advocacy/Policy Award: Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) and former Representative Fred Upton (R-MI)

 

 

Leadership Award: Francis Collins, MD, PhD

 

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  • Richard L. Schilsky, MD, FASCO
  • Awards
  • Honorees
  • Janet Woodcock, MD, with Esther Krofah, MS, and Amar Bhat, PhD.
  • Allan Coukell, BScPharm, with Ilsa Bernstein
  • Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC, Commissioner of Food and Drugs
  • Lynne Zydowsky, PhD
  • Georges C. Benjamin, MD, MACP
  • Susan C. Winckler, RPh, Esq.
  • Georges C. Benjamin, MD, MACP
  • Steve Musser, PhD
  • Andrew C. von Eschenbach, MD
  • Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) and former Representative Fred Upton (R-MI)
  • Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC, Commissioner of Food and Drugs with Francis Collins, MD, PhD.
  • Former Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) and Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO)
  • Esther Krofah, MS
  • Francis Collins, MD, PhD
  • Richard L. Schilsky, MD, FASCO
  • Awards
  • Honorees
  • Janet Woodcock, MD, with Esther Krofah, MS, and Amar Bhat, PhD.
  • Allan Coukell, BScPharm, with Ilsa Bernstein
  • Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC, Commissioner of Food and Drugs
  • Lynne Zydowsky, PhD
  • Georges C. Benjamin, MD, MACP
  • Susan C. Winckler, RPh, Esq.
  • Georges C. Benjamin, MD, MACP
  • Steve Musser, PhD
  • Andrew C. von Eschenbach, MD
  • Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) and former Representative Fred Upton (R-MI)
  • Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC, Commissioner of Food and Drugs with Francis Collins, MD, PhD.
  • Former Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) and Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO)
  • Esther Krofah, MS
  • Francis Collins, MD, PhD

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