David and Beatrix Hamburg Award for Advances in Biomedical Research and Clinical Medicine

Each year, a selection committee appointed by the National Academy of Medicine considers the following criteria when determining the winner of the Hamburg Award.  The Hamburg Award is awarded to one or more scientists in recognition of an exceptional biomedical research discovery and/or translation that has fundamentally enriched our understanding of human biology and disease, leading to a significant reduction of disease burden and improvement in human health.

Award Criteria:

Principal selection criteria

• Discovery, translation, or public health intervention of impact which has led to improvement in human health and/or reduction in health inequities; and
• Innovative, creative, and pioneering achievement; and
• The nominee(s)’ unique contributions to the achievement
• Achievement was not previously recognized by a substantive international award

Additional selection criteria

• Demonstration of a qualitative and quantitative impact on health disparities
• Interdisciplinary science and collaborations are positively viewed