Executive Board Approved, June 19, 2013

AASD Award

Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes (AASD) Awards are made to honor substantial
contributions to the mission of AASD: Promoting Research for Better Diabetes Care in Asia.
Recipients are individuals who by their outstanding leadership and career achievements in diabetes
research, clinical care and education have enriched diabetes care in our region and worldwide.
The Yutaka Seino Distinguished Leadership Award
In recognition of enduring contributions to Diabeteology in Asia. This Award commemorates theaccomplishments of Professor Yutaka Seino for his contributions to our understanding of insulin
secretion and incretin action and for founding and nurturing AASD.
Criteria for Selection:
Nominees demonstrate long-term leadership in research and education to advance diabetes
care in Asia. Publications and teaching experience are the primary considerations in theselection process.
Award/Lecture/Publication:
Recipients deliver the Yutaka Seino Award Lecture at the annual Scientific Sessions.
The Award Lecture will be published in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation (JDI).

Honorarium/Award:
Presentation of the Award at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
The recipient receives a $10,000 honorarium, a certificate plaque, complimentary registration
fees and travel expenses.

Nomination/Submission Process:Nominations must be submitted using the AASD Award Application Form.
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Nominations are accepted only from AASD members including AASD executive boardmembers.
Letters of nomination of less than 400 words and signed by three persons at most will beaccepted.
CV with nominees’ career and publication highlights (not more than ten publications relevant to
the prize criteria).
Completed applications and supporting documents are submitted via e-mail before XXX toAASD office: office@aa-sd.org
Questions can be asked by e-mail: office@aa-sd.org or call: +81-3-3514-1721

Selection:
Recipients are chosen by the AASD Awards Selection Committee and approved by theExecutive Board of AASD.

Executive Board Approved, June 19, 2013

The Masato Kasuga Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement
In recognition of innovative research in the field of diabetes and related metabolic diseases toimprove diabetes care in Asia. This Award commemorates the accomplishments of Professor
Masato Kasuga for his contributions to our understanding of basic science and the mechanismof insulin action.
Criteria for Selection:
Nominees have outstanding scientific achievements in diabetes-related research.
Nominees are less than 46 years of age and are actively engaged in diabetes-related research.
Award/Lecture/Publication:

Recipients deliver the Masato Kasuga Award Lecture at the annual Scientific Sessions.
The Award lecture will be published in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation (JDI).
Honorarium/Award:
Presentation of the Award at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
The recipient receives a $5,000 honorarium, a certificate plaque, complimentary registration fees
and travel expenses.

Nomination/Submission Process:Nominations must be submitted using the AASD Award Application Form.
Nominations are accepted only from AASD members including AASD executive boardmembers.

Letters of nomination of less than 400 words and signed by three persons at most will beaccepted.
CV with nominees’ career and publication highlights (not more than five publications relevant tothe prize criteria).
Completed applications and supporting documents are submitted via e-mail before XXX toAASD office: office@aa-sd.orgQuestions can be asked by e-mail: office@aa-sd.org or call: +81-3-3514-1721

Selection:
Recipients are chosen by the AASD Awards Selection Committee and approved by theExecutive Board of AASD.

Executive Board Approved, June 19, 2013

The Pan Xiaoren Distinguished Research Award for Epidemiology of Diabetes in Asia
In recognition of outstanding epidemiological research in the field of diabetes and related metabolic
diseases to improve diabetes care in Asia. This Award commemorates the accomplishments ofProfessor Pan Xiaoren for his contributions to diabetes epidemiological research, especially in theprevention of diabetes.
Criteria for Selection:
Nominees have outstanding scientific achievements in epidemiological research in the field ofdiabetes.
Award/Lecture/Publication:

Recipients deliver the Pan Xiaoren Distinguished Research Award Lecture at the annual
Scientific Sessions.
The Award lecture will be published in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation (JDI).
Honorarium/Award:
Presentation of the Award at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
The recipient receives a $5,000 honorarium, a certificate plaque, complimentary registration fees
and travel expenses.

Nomination/Submission Process:Nominations must be submitted using the AASD Award Application Form.
Nominations are accepted only from AASD members including AASD executive boardmembers.
Letters of nomination of less than 400 words and signed by three persons at most will beaccepted.
CV with nominees’ career and publication highlights (not more than five publications relevant tothe prize criteria).
Completed applications and supporting documents are submitted via e-mail before XXX toAASD office: office@aa-sd.org
Questions can be asked by e-mail: office@aa-sd.org or call: +81-3-3514-1721

Selection:
Recipients are chosen by the AASD Awards Selection Committee and approved by theExecutive Board of AASD.