ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award
Each nomination must include:
- A letter of nomination
- The nominee’s curriculum vitae
- Summary of research and educational accomplishments in the field of reproductive medicine and biology
- Letters of support from at least two (2) additional members of the Society
The recipient will be selected by the Executive Committee. Previous nominees will be considered.
The recipient will be recognized as the ASRM Distinguished Researcher Awardee by presentation of a plaque at the Scientific Congress & Expo. In addition, the recipient will receive complimentary registration for the ASRM Scientific Congress.
The recipient will be expected to present the ASRM Exchange Lecture at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction.
Congratulations to the 2024 ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award Recipient
Hugh S. Taylor, MD
Dr. Taylor is the Anita O'Keeffe Young Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is also Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental biology at Yale University. His clinical interests include IVF, infertility, endometriosis, implantation, menopause, uterine anomalies and Asherman's syndrome.
Dr. Hugh Taylor received his undergraduate training at Yale University and his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale. His postdoctoral training included a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and a fellowship in Molecular Biology, both at Yale.
Dr. Taylor is a board-certified specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology. His clinical research centers on endometriosis and fibroids. His basic science research focuses on uterine development, endometriosis, endocrine disruption, and on stem cells. He is a recipient of ten National Institutes of Health research grants and directs The Yale Center for Reproductive Biology. Dr. Taylor has published more than 400 articles in leading medical journals. He has served as president of the Society for Reproductive Investigation and president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in 2021. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine.
Previous recipients of the ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award:
2023 Shoukhrat Mitalipov, PhD
2022 Kyle E. Orwig, PhD
2021 James Segars, MD
2020 Nanette Santoro, MD
2019 Lawrence C. Layman, MD
2018 Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD
2017 David K. Gardner, PhD
2016 Carlos Simón Vallés, MD, PhD
2015 Frank Z. Stanczyk, PhD
2014 Gautam Chaudhuri, MD, PhD
2013 Robert J. Norman, MD
2012 Serdar E. Bulun, MD
2011 Joe Leigh Simpson, MD
2010 Richard L. Stouffer, PhD
2009 Bruce R. Carr, MD
2008 Linda C. Giudice, MD, PhD
2007 Robert N. Taylor, MD, PhD
2006 John A. Collins, MD
2005 Dolores J. Lamb, PhD
Endowed Awards
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism In Medicine Award For Practicing Physicians
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award recognizes an ASRM member who, as a practicing physician, has exemplified compassionate and respectful care for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
ASRM Distinguished Researcher Award
This award acknowledges a member who made significant clinical or basic research contributions to reproduction published in the past 10 years, with a long-term commitment to advancing research in reproductive sciences and educating future scholars in the field.
ASRM Lifetime Achievement Award
This award honors a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine who has made exemplary contributions to the field of reproduction during their career. The recipient will have demonstrated innovation, leadership, and other scholarly accomplishments that have a lasting impact on advancing clinical care, the frontiers of research in reproductive sciences, and the education of the scientific community.
Carlos Simón Excellence in Translational Research Award
The Carlos Simón Excellence in Translational Research Award honors an individual who has demonstrated originality and creativity through discovery and made a substantial contribution to the field of Reproductive Medicine resulting in changes or improved clinical practice.
Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
The Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award honors an ASRM member who is recognized as an outstanding educator in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional or patient education in the area of basic and/or clinical reproductive biology and medicine.
Suheil J. Muasher, MD, Distinguished Service Award
Congress Awards
ASRM Scientific Congress Endowed Awards
The ASRM Scientific Congress Endowed Awards are specially funded and awardees are chosen via an organization-wide nomination process and awarded at the ASRM Scientific Congress.
ASRM Scientific Congress Abstract Awards
Abstract Awards are granted in recognition of outstanding research and are chosen by ASRM Affiliated Societies, Professional Groups, Special Interest Groups and ASRM.
ASRM Scientific Congress Member Recognition
The ASRM Service Milestone Award and Star Awards recognize milestones for service and presenting at the ASRM Scientific Congress respectively.
ASRM Congress
Featured Event
October 19-23, 2024
Denver, Colorado, USA
