Dr. Cato T. Laurencin
University of Connecticut
2025 Awardee Call for Nominations
The Paul Terasaki Distinguished Scientist Innovation Award
Honoring an internationally distinguished scientist whose pioneering research and leadership have transformed translational biomedical science and engineering.
Email nomination packets to innovations@terasaki.org · Deadline: January 15, 2027
Honorarium $25,000
Recognition Capstone lecture of the Terasaki Translational Research Series
Deadline January 15, 2027
About the award
The Paul Terasaki Innovation Award recognizes an internationally distinguished scientist whose pioneering research and leadership have made transformative contributions to Translational Biomedical Science and Engineering.
The award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional success in translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications, innovative technologies, or therapeutic solutions that meaningfully advance patient care.
Criteria for nominees
- International distinction and recognition for pioneering research and scientific leadership.
- Transformative contributions to translational biomedical science and engineering.
- Exceptional achievements in translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications, innovative technologies, or therapeutic solutions.
- Documented impact on patient care through scientific innovation and translation.
How to apply
A complete nomination package must include
Gather all five items and email them together as one package.
Please note: ineligible or incomplete nomination packages will not be considered.
Send to innovations@terasaki.org by January 15, 2027
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Nomination letter 500–1,000 words
Describes the nominee's pioneering research, scientific leadership, translational achievements, and impact on patient care.
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Impact statement 30 words
A concise statement summarizing the nominee's most significant contributions and their real-world impact.
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Two reference letters
Letters supporting the nomination and highlighting the candidate's scientific contributions, leadership, and translational impact.
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Curriculum vitae (CV)
A current CV documenting the nominee's professional accomplishments, research contributions, and leadership.
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Highlighted publications 2–3
Selected publications demonstrating the nominee's most significant scientific contributions and translational achievements.
Selection process
Nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by the Awards Committee.
Honorees 
Past recipients
Dr. Nicholas A. Peppas
The University of Texas at Austin
2024 Awardee
Dr. Chad A. Mirkin
Northwestern University
2023 AwardeeNominate a distinguished scientist
Please email complete nomination packages to innovations@terasaki.org by January 15, 2027.