Wolfe Research Prize for Identifying New Causes or Novel Treatment of Neuropathy and Related Disorders
The Wolfe Research Prize recognizes an outstanding investigator in the field of neuropathy or related disorders, regardless of ANA membership. Candidates may include faculty at any career level—Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor—who have made significant contributions to the understanding of pathogenesis or treatment of these conditions. The recipient is selected by the ANA Awards Committee.
The same researcher honoree can qualify for this award in subsequent years if they demonstrate evidence of ongoing significant contributions to the field.
Award:
- $2,000 Honorarium
- Gratis Annual Meeting Registration
- Up to $2,000 in Travel Reimbursement for the Annual Meeting
- A Commemorative Plaque
Eligiblity:
- ANA membership not required
- Actively working in the field of academic neurology or neuroscience
- Faculty members at any career level including Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- Candidates who have submitted unsuccessfully in the past may reapply. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Application Requirements:
- Nominee Statement
- Nominee CV
- Two (2) Letters of Nomination:
- Nomination letter detailing the nominee’s achievements in identifying new causes or treatments
- Seconding Letter, preferably from an individual outside the nominee’s institution
*The awardee will be required to submit an abstract for publication in the ANA Annual Meeting Final Program and deliver an oral presentation at the meeting.
2025 Recipient: Michael Coleman, PhD
Past Recipients
- 2024: Charlotte Sumner, MD, FANA
- 2023:
- 2022: Stephanie Eid, PhD
- 2021: Brett McCray
- 2020: Brian C. Callaghan
- 2019: Daniela Menichella
- 2018: Ahmet Hoke
- 2017: Stefanie Geisler
- 2016: Michael J. Polydefkis
- 2015: Lucy Hinder
- 2014: Jun Li
- 2013: Christopher Klein
- 2012: Thomas Lloyd
- 2011: Douglas W. Zochodne
- 2010: Hsinlin Cheng
- 2009: Florian Eichler