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Victor A. McKusick Leadership Award

The American Society of Human Genetics

This award was created by the American Society of Human Genetics in honor of Dr. Victor A. McKusick, the Father of Genetic Medicine. The award is for individuals with professional achievements that promoted and enriched the development of various human genetics disciplines. Applicants must exemplify persisting leadership and vision so that the field of human genetics will prosper and successfully integrate into the broader context of science, medicine, and health. Applicants who have made major contributions to awareness or understanding of human genetics by policy makers or by the general public are preferred.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    An individual whose professional achievements have fostered and enriched the development of various human genetics disciplines.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Major/Career:
    An individual whose professional achievements have fostered and enriched the development of various human genetics disciplines.
  • Other Benefits:
    A plaque

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required

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