CSMB Arthur Wynne Gold Medal

Eligibility

The nominee need not be a member of the CSMB. Self-nominations will not be considered. The nominee must have lived in Canada and worked at a Canadian research institute for the last 15 years in a senior investigator position. The nominee and nominator need not be a member of the CSMB.

Summary

The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) Arthur Wynne Gold Medal is presented by the CSMB to an individual who has made a major contribution to molecular biosciences in Canada over their career. The Medal is named in honor of Professor Arthur M. Wynne, the first President of the Society, and was initiated in 2007 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of CSMB. The recipient is presented with a plaque depicting the likeness of Professor Wynne.

Evaluation criteria

Note that evaluation criteria for all CSMB awards are informed and updated according to best practices and in alignment with Canadian tri-council (NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR) standards. CSMB also supports the following statement (https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/51732.html) and the DORA principles.

Nominations will be assessed on the following criteria:

• International profile in research –3 points

International profile in research is typically evidenced by significant contributions in internationally recognized journals, contributions to international peer review, science policy, science diplomacy, science communication, etc. Evidence of profile may be

demonstrated by (but are not limited to) impactful peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals, international presentations, creation of intellectual property, other knowledge translation activities, etc., international recognition such as awards, degrees, credentials, etc., clinical practice, policy development, specialized training, strategic employment positions, etc.

• Role in the development and promotion of the discipline in Canada –4 points

Evidence for excellence and impact in promoting the discipline in Canada may be evidenced by (but is not limited to) science leadership at the national level through deep engagement in communities of practice (e.g. science societies at the national/ international level), sustained engagement with policymakers (provincially, federally) and decision making bodies (e.g. serving and contributing to national boards and councils in a capacity as a scientific leader, serving on advisory committees to government, industry, education, policy-makers in a capacity as an expert scientist, etc.)

• Record of service to the academic or broader community –3 points

Evidence for excellence in service to the academic or broader community excellence can be demonstrated by activities that might include (but is not limited to) increased understanding by the Canadian public of science through engagement across any media and mechanism (e.g. books, talks, science fairs, videos, etc.), extended roles in national organizations (such as president of a science society or chair of a science organization). The recipient of this life-time achievement award typically (i) has attained an international profile in research, (ii) has played a major role in the development and promotion of the discipline in Canada, and (iii) has a long-standing record of service to the academic or broader community.

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

The awardee will deliver a lecture at the CSMB Annual Conference and submit a manuscript or review of their related work/career path for publication in the journals Biochemistry and Cell Biology or Genome and in the CSMB Bulletin. Awardees are encouraged to become CSMB members.

Please send nominations with documentation by email to:

Dr. Tarek Möröy
General Secretary of the CSMB

Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal IRCM
Laboratory on Hematopoiesis and Cancer
110 Avenue des Pins Ouest
Montréal, QC
H2W 1R7
Tel: (514) 987-5501
Email: Tarik.Moroy@ircm.qc.ca

please cc. secretary@csmb-scbm.ca