Castelli Pedroli Prize - Camillo Golgi Lecture 2009

Prize for outstanding contributions in the field of the histopathology, pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of the complications of diabetes mellitus

Nomination deadline:
15 February 2009

Members of the EASD are invited to submit nominations for the 2009 Castelli Pedroli Prize. The prize consists of an award of € 8,000 (Euro eight thousand), presented by the family of the late Maria Carla Castelli Pedroli.

The prize is awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of the histopathology, pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of the complications of diabetes mellitus, which have been carried out in Europe by a member of the EASD normally residing in Europe. The recipient should have a distinguished track record of research in the field. Publications in internationally recognised scientific journals over the last 5 years should demonstrate continuing activity, originality and excellence in the field.

Nominations or re-nominations may be submitted by any member of the EASD, and should comprise six copies of each of the following:

1. Curriculum vitae of the candidate
2. Letter(s) of recommendation
3. Re-prints of the eight most important publications emphasising recent contributions.

Nominations or re-nominations should be sent to the

EASD Secretariat
Rheindorfer Weg 3
40591 Düsseldorf
Germany

not later than 15 February 2009.

The recipient of the prize will be required to deliver a lecture named in honour of Camillo Golgi during the 45th EASD Annual Meeting to be held in Vienna, Austria from 29 September - 2 October 2009.