The Foundation of the NLA offers several prominent honors and awards each year that recognize individuals and their research in the field of lipidology and rare and genetic disorders.
W. Virgil Brown Distinguished Achievement Award & Lectureship
The W. Virgil Brown Distinguished Achievement Award and Lectureship was established to honor its namesake, a founder of the NLA whose contributions to the field of lipidology and the presenting organizations are unparalleled.
This award is supported by The Dyslipidemia Foundation
Foundation of the NLA Clinician/Educator Award
Recognizes a NLA member who demonstrates continued excellence in clinical care of patients with lipid disorders and/or excellence in education in the field of clinical lipidology.
This award is supported by the Aaron & Lillie Straus Foundation
Akira Endo Award
Created in honor of the scientist responsible for the discovery of statins, the drug group that has had the greatest demonstrable impact on arteriosclerosis of any pharmacological therapy in the history of medicine, Akira Endo, PhD. This award intends to recognize those responsible for the development of new therapies documented to prevent cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis.
Supported by Denka Co., Ltd., The Dyslipidemia Foundation, and the Joel Spira Foundation
The Donald Hunninghake, MD, Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Abstract Award
Awarded at the NLA Scientific Sessions – the preeminent lipidology educational event of the year – the Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Abstract Award is a tribute to the lasting achievements of Dr. Hunninghake.
This award is supported by a donation from Amgen Inc.
Young Investigator Abstract Award
Annually recognizes five (5) young investigators (in training students, residents, and fellows or members in practice for < 5 years) conducting research in the field of lipidology.
This award is supported by a donation from Amgen Inc.