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| Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | "outstanding contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases and public health" |
| Sponsored by | National Foundation for Infectious Diseases |
| First awarded | 1988 |
| Last awarded | 2021[1] |
| Currently held by | William A. Petri |
| Website | awards |
The Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement is an award given annually by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases to a scientist who has made "outstanding contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases or public health," based on criteria that include "excellence in clinical and/or research activities; participation in the training of future leaders in the field; and positive impact on the health of humankind." The award is named after epidemiologist Maxwell Finland, who investigated antimicrobial resistance. The first award was given in 1988.[2]
- ^ "2021 Awardees – 2021 Annual Awards Gala". National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement – 2021 Annual Awards Gala". National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.