Poster Abstract Awards

2023 Distinguished Abstract Poster

ADLM promotes excellence in clinical laboratory science through several poster abstract awards and recognition programs. Presenting authors can be considered for multiple awards as long as they meet the requirements. Most awards also require you to indicate interest in being considered in your poster abstract submission.

Academy Distinguished Abstracts

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Each year, a group of fellows from the Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine reviews the abstracts submitted to the ADLM Annual Meeting and selects a group for distinction. Several of the presenting authors will also be invited to give an oral presentation of their research. To be considered for this award, you must:

  • Be the first/presenting author of an accepted abstract for the upcoming ADLM Annual Meeting.
  • Present the corresponding poster at the ADLM Annual Meeting.

Note: There is no need to opt-in to be considered. All accepted poster abstracts are eligible for this award.

ADLM Division Abstract Awards

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ADLM Divisions offer awards for outstanding research in their scientific specialties.

Award Details

See the table of expected awards below.

Eligibility

To be considered for any ADLM Division award, you must:

  • In your poster abstract submission, select the Division as one of the Related Divisions, opt-in for consideration, and check any special eligibility categories.
  • Be the first/presenting author of an accepted poster abstract and present the poster at the upcoming ADLM Annual Meeting.
  • Meet any other eligibility criteria as defined below. Submitter eligibility may be subject to verification.

Timeline

Recipients of Division awards will be notified by the end of May 2024

Questions

Contact [email protected] with any questions about the Division poster abstract awards.

List of Division Awards

The following is a list of the expected awards for ADLM 2024.
Please note: this list is subject to change.

DIVISION AWARD AMOUNT ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY/NOTES
Animal Clinical Chemistry Division Poster Award $ 500
Biomarkers of Acute Cardiovascular Diseases Division Abstract Award $ 500 Requires Division membership
Clinical and Diagnostic Immunology Division Abstract Award (1 of 2) $ 500
Abstract Award (2 of 2) $ 500
Clinical Translational Science Division Abstract Award $ 500
Critical and Point-of-Care Division Abstract Award $ 500 The award is based on the accepted abstract and poster presentation.
Endocrinology Division Best Abstract Award for Outstanding Research $ 500 The award is based on the accepted abstract and poster presentation.
Health Equity and Access Division Outstanding Research Award (1 of 2) $ 500
Outstanding Research Award (2 of 2) $ 350
Hematology and Coagulation Division Best Abstract Award (1 of 2) $ 250
Best Abstract Award (2 of 2) $ 250
History Division Norbert W. Tietz Distinguished Abstract Award $ 250 Must be among the top scoring abstracts accepted to present at the Annual Meeting.
The winner will also receive a 2-year division membership.
Industry Division Best Abstract Award $ 500 Must submit an abstract which contributes to the IVD industry in one of the following areas:
management, regulatory affairs, or improved patient care through a new or improved medical device (i.e. diagnostic method, reagent system, other).
Informatics Division Abstract Award $ 250
Lipoproteins and Vascular Diseases Division Abstract Award, 1st $ 200 Authors will be invited to present their work at the division’s event during the Annual Meeting.
Abstract Award, 2nd $ 100
Abstract Award, 3rd $ 50
Management Sciences and Patient Safety Division Abstract Award for Outstanding Research inManagement Sciences $ 250
Abstract Award for Outstanding Research inPatient Safety $ 250
Mass Spectrometry and Separation Sciences Division
 Abstract Award (1 of 2) $ 500 Requires Division membership
Abstract Award (2 of 2) $ 500
Molecular Pathology Division
 Abstract Award $ 250 Previous winners are not eligible to win for three subsequent consecutive years.
Student/Medical Technologist Abstract Award $ 250 Must be a student or medical technologist in a clinical laboratory science program.
Previous winners are not eligible to win for three subsequent consecutive years.
Young Investigator Abstract Award $ 250 Must be 39 years of age or younger.
Previous winners are not eligible to win for three subsequent consecutive years.
Nutrition Division Abstract Award $ 250 Requires Division membership,
The winner will be asked to give a short presentation on their research at the division's event at the Annual Meeting.
Pediatric and Maternal-Fetal Division
 Best Abstract Award $ 100
Student and Young Faculty Abstract Award $ 100 Must be 39 years of age or younger or a student or medical technologist in a clinical laboratory science program.
Personalized Medicine Division (PMD) Abstract Award $ 250 Must:
Be an ADLM member.
Be a PMD Member*
Postdoc/MT/Student Abstract Award $ 250 Must:
Be an ADLM member.
Be in a postdoc/MT/student listed position.
Be a PMD Member*
Young Investigator Abstract Award $ 250 Must:
Be an ADLM member.
Be 39 years or younger.
Be a PMD Member*

* non-PMD members will be considered but must become PMD member to receive award.
Proteomics and Metabolomics Division Abstract Award for Outstanding Research in Metabolomics $ 500 Previous winners are not eligible to win in consecutive years.
Abstract Award for Outstanding Research in Proteomics $ 500
Therapeutic Drug Management and Toxicology Division Abstract Award $ 250
Tumor Markers and Cancer Diagnostics Division Best Abstract Award (1 of 2) $ 200
Best Abstract Award (2 of 2) $ 200

Student Research Awards

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ADLM’s Student Research Award competition is held on the Monday afternoon of the ADLM Annual Meeting. The competition is intended for students, trainees, and postdoctoral fellows who are presenting authors of accepted poster abstracts for the Annual Meeting. All in-training and postdoctoral fellows are eligible for the competition. Poster abstract submission is required. Submitters must also indicate they wish to be considered in their poster abstract submission. Following poster abstract submission, abstracts are judged based on scientific value, originality, and quality. Competitors will then be selected for one of two separate competitions held at the ADLM Annual Meeting.

Awards Details

  • Student Oral Presentation Competition. The first/presenting authors from the top four ranked poster abstracts are invited to compete in an oral presentation of their poster abstracts. Competitors will have 10 minutes to present and up to 5 minutes for audience Q&A in a session. Judges evaluate the presentations to select winners for 1st prize ($1,000), 2nd ($500), and 2 honorable mentions ($250 each).
  • Student Poster Competition. The remaining first/presenting authors are entered into the poster competition during the poster networking reception where each poster will be visited by three judges. Please note that oral presenters may also present their poster but will not be judged. Judges evaluate poster competitors on scientific quality, clarity, and poster presentation to select winners for 1st prize ($500), 2nd ($250), and 2 honorable mentions ($125 each).

Eligibility

To be eligible to compete in the Student Research Award program, you must:

  • Be an undergraduate or graduate student, college-level trainee, or postdoctoral fellow in clinical chemistry or related field.
  • Be the first/presenting author of an accepted poster abstract for the upcoming ADLM Annual Meeting.
  • Present the poster at the Student Research Awards competition held during the ADLM Annual Meeting.

How to Apply

  • Check the box for the "Student Research Awards Program" when submitting your poster abstract. You must check this box to be considered for these awards.
  • Upload a brief letter from your faculty advisor when submitting your abstract (next step). This letter (on letterhead) from your faculty advisor should affirm your student status.

Note: You may enter with multiple abstracts, but will have to select one to participate in either competition.

Timeline

Notification of selection for the Student Oral Presentation Competition is expected by early June 2024. All remaining eligible first/presenting authors will be invited to participate in the Student Poster Competition.

Questions

Contact [email protected] with any questions about the Student Research Awards.

North American Chinese Clinical Chemists Association (NACCCA) Travel Grant Award

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NACCCA is pleased to offer travel grants for the ADLM 2024. NACCCA, a non-profit organization, currently serves over 500 members from diverse countries and regions. The association is committed to promoting academic, developmental, and service excellence in the field of clinical laboratory medicine through education and information exchange. The purpose of this travel grant is to facilitate attendance at the ADLM Annual Meeting.

Award Details

Recipients will be reimbursed based on itemized receipts associated with travel expenses, up to $1000 for international travelers and $500 for U.S./Canadian travelers.

Eligibility

To qualify for the NACCCA travel grant award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a student, trainee, postdoctoral fellow, clinical fellow, resident, junior faculty member, or scientist with less than 2 years of post-graduation experience.
  • Express your interest in being considered for the award by checking the box below.
  • Present at the NACCCA scientific education webinar series in August 2024.
  • Be a member of NACCCA.
  • Attend the ADLM Annual Meeting & NACCCA Activities held July 28–August 1, 2024 in Chicago, IL.

Timeline

Recipients will be notified by the end of May 2024.

Questions

For any inquiries regarding the travel grant, please contact NACCCA at [email protected].