Education＆ScienceAwards
APSR Medal
The Medal is awarded by the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) in appreciation for the awardee’s commitment to the advancement of respirology in the Asia-Pacific region, including major achievements in advocacy, teaching, clinical practice and leadership, enshrining excellence in respiratory research and research translation, and for the exceptional contribution made to the growth of the APSR.
Only one Medal is bestowed annually.
The Award
- Travel grant
- Three nights’ accommodation at a Congress-designated hotel
- Complimentary Congress registration
- Invitation to the Gala Dinner (or similar social event) at the Congress
- Commemorative plaque, presented during the Congress’ Opening Ceremony
- The awardee may also be introduced on the APSR website, Bulletin and social media.
The Awardee
- Must be an APSR member
Nominations:
- Nominations should include an introduction (short curriculum vitae) together with reasons for the recommendation
- Deadline: Nominations must be received by the APSR Secretariat congress@apsr.org by 15 February 2024
Previous Medallists at the annual APSR Congress:
2008
Dr Philip Thompson
Australia
2009
Dr Yoshinosuke Fukuchi
Japan
2010
Dr Nan-Shan Zhong
China
2011
Dr Norbert Berend
Australia
2012
Dr Teresita de Guia
Philippines
Dr Mary Sau-Man Ip
Hong Kong
Dr Christine Jenkins
Australia
Dr Takashi Horie
Japan
Dr Chunxue Bai
China
Dr Michiaki Mishima
Japan
2018
Dr Wah-Kit Lam
Hong Kong
2019
Dr Charles Richard Beasley
New Zealand
2020
Dr Faisal Yunus
Indonesia
2021
Dr Kwun Fong
Australia
2022
Dr Yoichi Nakanishi
Japan
2023
Dr Arth Nana
Thailand