FASEB Excellence in Science Award

The Excellence in Science Award was established by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) in 1989 to recognize outstanding achievement by women in biological science. All women who are members of one or more of the societies of FASEB are eligible for nomination. Nominations recognize a woman whose career achievements have contributed significantly to further our understanding of a particular discipline by excellence in research.

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The award includes a $10,000 unrestricted research grant, funded by Eli Lilly and Company.

Award recipients

• 1989 Marian Koshland
• 1990 Elizabeth Hay
• 1991 Ellen Vitetta
• 1992 Bettie Sue Masters
• 1993 Susan Leeman
• 1994 Lucille Shapiro
• 1995 Philippa Marrack
• 1996 Zena Werb
• 1997 Claude Klee
• 1998 Eva Neer
• 1999 Helen Blau
• 2000 Peng Loh
• 2001 Laurie Glimcher
• 2002 Phyllis Wise
• 2003 Joan A. Steitz
• 2004 Janet Rossant
• 2005 Anita Roberts
• 2006 Marilyn Farquhar and Elaine Fuchs
• 2007 Frances Arnold