ICHS Awards

The International Immunocompromised Host Society Awards

The International Immunocompromised Host Society 2024 Awards

The ICHS awards were conceived to highlight scientific excellence. In dedication to our mission: “Advancing the understanding of the interactions between host defense and microbial agents in order to improve prevention and management of human disease in patients with compromised immune function”, the International Immunocompromised Host Society will present Awards to highly qualified scientists.

Also, as a priority to support early career physicians and participation from diverse geographical regions ICHS offered Attendance Awards. These awards are a part of our mission to mentor and highlight the importance of being an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals who are dedicated to the care of immunocompromised individuals. Click here for the history of the ICHS Awards. Awards are presented to individuals for exceptional contributions related to the immunocompromised host field at the ICHS Biennial Symposium. We are honored to present the ICHS 2024 Awards:

Lifetime Achievement Award

Carol A. Kauffman, MD
Professor Emerita
Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, Michigan USA

The International Immunocompromised Host Society is honored to present Carol A. Kauffman, MD with the 2024 ICHS Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to an individual for exceptional contributions related to the immunocompromised host field.

We are honored by her generous collegial sharing of knowledge and insights, mentoring younger colleagues throughout the world, representing the perfect role model of our vision, our mission, and our principles at ICHS to benefit the most vulnerable patient populations. This recognition is a testament to her unparalleled dedication, remarkable contributions, and exceptional commitment to our field and our Society. Congratulations to Dr. Kauffman!

Thank you for the important support of the 2024 Junior Investigator Award:

Junior Investigator Award

Joshua A. Hill, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington Medical Center
Assistant Professor
Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, Clinical Research Division
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, Washington USA

ICHS is honored to present Joshua A. Hill, MD, University of Washington Medical Center, the ICHS Junior Investigator Award in recognition of an exceptional contribution to the immunocompromised host field.

Thank you for the important support of the 2024 Virology Awards:

Clinical Virology Award

Ajit P. Limaye, MD
Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Adjunct Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Director, Solid Organ Transplant Infectious Disease Program
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington USA

ICHS is honored to present Ajit Limaye, MD University of Washington Medical Center, the 2024 ICHS Clinical Virology Award in recognition of an exceptional contribution to the immunocompromised host field. This ICHS award was conceived to highlight scientific excellence in clinical virology.

Laboratory Virology Award

Laura Pérez Alós, MSC, PhD
Immunology and Inflammation
Immunology and Infectious Diseases
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark

Peter Garred, MD, DMSci
Professor of Clinical Molecular Medicine, Consultant
Laboratory of Molecular Medicine
Department of Clinical Immunology
Rigshospitalet
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark

ICHS is honored to present Laura Pérez Alós, MSC, PhD, and Peter Garred, MD, DMSci, the 2024 ICHS Laboratory Virology Award in recognition of an exceptional contribution to the immunocompromised host field. This ICHS award was conceived to highlight scientific excellence in laboratory virology.

Attendance Awards

ICHS is proud to announce the following attendees received donated scholarship support to attend the 23rd Biennial Symposium in Antalya, Turkey. Thank you to Robin Avery, MD and Hans H. Hirsch, MD for their generosity in supporting this mission.

Dorssa Bani, MSc, PhD student
Ayşenur Gözlükaya Başkan, MD
M. Veronica Dioverti, MD
Caroline A. Hillenbrand, MSc, PhD student
Çağan İnkaya, MD
Emre Kara, PhD
Mohadeseh Shafiei, MD
Maud Wilhelm, PhD

ICHS prioritizes the support of early career physicians and participation from diverse geographical regions. This support was part of our mission to mentor and highlight the importance of being an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals who are dedicated to the care of immunocompromised individuals.

These connections can foster collaborative research projects, promote the sharing of clinical experiences, and facilitate mentorship opportunities, all of which are crucial for professional growth and development.

By participating in ICHS, these physicians had the opportunity to connect with physicians, researchers, and healthcare providers from around the world who share a common interest in the care of immunocompromised patients. This global network of professionals is dedicated to providing others with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, enabling you to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field and exchange valuable insights.

If you are not already a member of ICHS, we would love to welcome you to our community and to offer membership benefits!

ESCMID Attendance Awards

Thanks to ESCMID scientific support, attendees were able to apply for a grant to secure a free registration for the ICHS symposium.

These grants were open to ESCMID Members with a Full Membership, Young Scientist Membership or LMIC Membership. The following attendees received this attendance grant:

Gulsum Icial Bayhan

Cemre Bosnak

Paola Della Siega

Aytekin Firtina

Muhammed Cihan Isik

Emmanouil Karofylakis

André Silva-Pinto

Zahit Tas

Yesim Uygun Kizmaz

Thank you to ESCMID for this support!

ICHS 23rd Biennial Symposium supported and endorsed by:

International Immunocompromised Host Society

ICHS Executive Director | Beth Kassalen | admin@ichs.org